“I used a lot of the research and writing techniques I learned in my philosophy and media studies classes. Now that I know I can do something as large as this project, I have a new sense of confidence.”
Andrew Baker, Communication Studies
In 2012 the college celebrated 175 years as an institution of teaching and learning. Visit the 175th website for more information and to view photos of the events.
Grass Pink Calopogon pulchellus
Orchid Orchidaceae family
Leaves: A single slender leaf sheathes the stem near the base approximately 4-20". Leaves are grasslike and each individual leaf is approximately 8-12" long.
Flower: These flowers are showy, 1" wide, with an erect, yellow-crested lip at the top of the flower. Flowers appear in loose clusters of 2 to 10 flowers. Flowers are magenta-pink in color.
Form/habitat: Found in wet acid soil, bogs, peat meadows and swamps. This is a threatened species in New Hampshire. DO NOT PICK!
NWI Status: FACW+
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