Orchids and Lillies on Maennlichen in July

Nigritella nigra

Paradisea liliastum

Traunsteinera globosa



Orchis ustulata

Coeloglossum viride

Listera ovata

The Lady's Slipper Orchid

It is often the case on grotty weather days that the interesting photos are taken.Despite the rain we went in search for, and found, the Lady's Slipper Orchid.
I was made to promise not to reveal their home.
It is a local secret.

Today also happened to be the day the cows walked up to the alp.

Alpenrose about to bloom

The meadows around the village are slowly being cut, here is one still in full bloom.
Chilchestein
A nice easy Sunday climb took me to the top of this rock, where I found a small bush of Alpenrose.

Time to start looking out up the mountain for the alpenrose display.

Day Lillies with the Jungfrau behind.

Tomorrow I go in search of the lady's slipper orchid. Lets hope the weather is nice to us.