Nodding Greenhood

About

One of the most widespread and easily recognised terrestrial orchids in south-eastern Australia, forming loose colonies in leaf litter and appearing reliably each autumn and winter after rain.

How to spot it

A rosette of 3-6 egg-shaped leaves at the base. A single translucent white-and-green flower nods forward strongly on its stem, with a hairy hinged labellum that flicks shut when triggered by a visiting insect.

Found in

• Belair National Park
• Morialta Conservation Park