This orchid of rich moist forest blooms in mid May. It is only known from a single location in Essex County but is widespread in southern Ontario.

This endangered species is most often found in open oak woodland, growing with Pennsylvania sedge and braken fern. This photo was taken at Black Oak Heritage Park.

This small orchid is often found in abandoned gravel pits and other sandy, wet locations where vegetation is sparse. This photo was taken on June 20, 1996 at Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park.

This orchid is separated from other members of the genus by the yellow lip and early flowering period. This photo was taken on June 20, 1996 at Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park.

This orchid is separated from nodding ladies' tresses by the spreading lateral sepals that curl over the flower head and the late flowering period. This photo was taken on September 29, 2008 in LaSalle by Tom Preney.

This orchid can be found in tallgrass prairie and open meadows. It is separated from the next species by its deeply divided lower lip. Enlarged photo taken by Russ Jones.

This is our tallest orchid, reaching over 1 metre in height. The blooms appear in wet prairie by late June and are pollinated at night by large sphinx moths. This photo was taken on July 8, 2002 at Tallgrass Prairie Heritage Park.

This is one of the few non-native orchids found in Ontario. Although very common in many areas of southern Ontario it has only been recorded at scattered locations in our region.