Neottia nidus-avis
Néottie nid d’oiseau
Bird’s-nest Orchid
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | lip 8-12 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Scales |
| Height | 10-40 cm |
Description
A woodland orchid, parasitic on the roots of trees. It has no chlorophyll (green pigment), that is, it is unable to make food from sunlight and is entirely dependent for nutrients by germinating and growing on the mycorrhiza fungus in the soil.
It appears similar to Orobanche, but Bird’s-nest Orchid has 6 petals, whereas Orobanche has 5.
Flowers
Flowers numerous, yellowish-brown, fragrant, in a spike. Sepals and petals are similar. The lip is deeply divided at the tip and spreading outwards, no spurs.
Leaves
Scales leaves resemble green scales e.g. Cupressus, Juniperus. Scale-like, overlapping.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: egg-shaped.
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