The attached photos show two flowers growing near a cedar tree in central Georgia. The property has been abandoned for over 50 years. They have no leaves, nor much fragrance. They look very fragile. I've looked under lillies and irises, but no luck. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Have a look at the thread I found an unusual (to me) red flower growing in my yard. | UBC Botanical Garden Forums.
Orchids are very distinctive. They always have 3 petals which sit just forward of 3 sepals. A total of 6 which many would call simply "petals". But there is a difference. Generally the lowest (sometimes the highest) petal is a "runway" which is designed to entice insects to land and collect pollen. This specialized petal is often quite different than the other petals and sepals. If the flower has more than a total of 3 petals and 3 sepals it is not an orchid.
