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Greenhood orchid

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Greenhood orchid

A number of greenhood orchids (Pterostylis species) flourish on forest floors. The largest are conspicuous in spring and early summer, when they produce a hooded flower. The flowers are mostly green, but may have pink and white markings. Pictured here is Pterostylis trullifolia, a small, winter-flowering greenhood.

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Ian St George, Orchids – Forest orchids, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/9936/greenhood-orchid (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Ian St George, published 1 March 2009.