Searching for the rare Ghost Orchid | Your Story

As the orchid capital of the United States, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is home to 48 native orchid species, but only one has captivated Mike Owen’s imagination for almost 25 years. The ghost orchid is an enigmatic flower that thrives deep in Florida’s strand swamps, but for years Mike Owen has willingly made the trek in the hopes of learning more about this unique flower.