Orchid Family – Orchidaceae
Actual flower size: 1/4 inch across
Plant Description: Northwestern Twayblade is a 4 to 12 inches tall perennial stem with 5 to 25 very small (.2 inch), green flowers growing above a pair of leaves located half way up the stem. The leaves are broad and oval.
Flower Description: The 5 narrow, .2” long, green tepals flare out above the lower lip. The lower lip is wedge-shaped with rounded corners and curves downward. There is a sharply pointed tooth in each side, just above the base of the lip.
Ecology: Northwestern Twayblade grows in wet coniferous forests and boggy mountain slopes, at low to sub-alpine elevations.
Northwestern Twayblade Photo Gallery
Photo Information: These photos were taken on July 31, 2002 on the Bearhead Mt., Trail, Hwy 165, Carbonado
Actual flower size: 1/4 inch across