Green Hood

Name: Pterostylis (Orchidaceae)
Common Name: Green Hood Orchid


Pterostylis banksii

A genus of some 100 or so species of terestrial orchids, found mainly in New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. The dorsal sepal forms a hood over the flower, and hence the common name, Green Hood.

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Pterostylis banksii
Pterostylis agathicola

  See also:  Orchids, NZ Natives

Part shade Plenty of water during the growing season Half hardy Perennial NZ Native

Pterostylis banksii 

Name: Pterostylis banksii


Flower

Plants

Bud

Bud

Pterostylis agathicola 

Name: Pterostylis agathicola


Plant

Sed Pod