Greenhood orchid  by kali66

Greenhood orchid

my something green one of the one week only prompts for get-pushed

Greenhood orchids (Pterostylis)

There are over 36 species of greenhood orchids in NZ.

Their leaves come in a range of shapes and sizes, with grass-like leaves being the most common. Their flowers form a convex hood (or galea) which, in most species, is usually coloured green with translucent white stripes. They are mainly orchids of forest and scrub.

The greenhoods possess a sensitive labellum. When touched by a small insect, it flips backwards and traps the insect so it has to crawl over the stigma and past the pollen to freedom. Take care not to touch or bump the flower before you get a photograph. The lip usually resets itself after about half an hour.

Key features: Green or sometimes brownish, hooded flowers with a touch sensitive labellum visible inside.
November 11th, 2024  
A lovely pic
November 11th, 2024  
They're beautiful aren't they and often go unnoticed because the blend in so well.
November 11th, 2024  
So interesting and intelligent.
November 11th, 2024  
Nice
November 11th, 2024  
You could easily pass this by without realising its an orchid

For your get pushed I thought about how your name would fit into a word and the first thing that came to mind was Kaleidoscope interpreted any way you like.
November 11th, 2024  
Lovely
November 11th, 2024  
Looks great.
November 11th, 2024  
Beautiful
November 11th, 2024  
@wakelys ok, cool
November 11th, 2024  
Beautiful photo, super to read your narrativeā€¦ what a clever orchid.
November 11th, 2024  
How interesting - the flower is so similar to many of ours - but the leaves are so different. Ours tend to be just a little flat rosette...
November 11th, 2024  
Beautiful ! Very informative.
November 12th, 2024  
Lovely plant/flower but quite camouflaged.
November 13th, 2024  
I giggled because I can see her head with hair flowing back and her arms and legs in the air. I love it. :-)
November 13th, 2024  
@corinnec @annied @yaorenliu @joysabin @wakelys @joansmor @la_photographic @agnesvanderlindeicloudcom @beverley365 @robz @sewfree @randystreat @photohoot I feel guilty now that I fiddled with some of the flowers to try and see under the hood, not knowing about the sensitive labellum!
November 13th, 2024  
nice
November 13th, 2024  
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