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Orchidaceae
Hooded Orchid
Pterostylis curta
Quiet mystery.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Pterostylis
- Native to
- Australia
- Bloom season
- Fall, Winter
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 0.3-0.8 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, leafy
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The hooded flower shape is a sophisticated insect trap -- gnats enter and get temporarily trapped to ensure pollination.
- The labellum (lip) of the flower is hinged and snaps shut when touched by a visiting insect.
- These terrestrial orchids are deciduous, appearing as a rosette of leaves in cooler months.
- The genus name Pterostylis means 'winged column,' referring to the structure of the flower.
- There are over 300 species of Pterostylis, commonly known as greenhood orchids, almost all from Australasia.
Color meanings
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seclusion
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hidden beauty