LOESEL’S LIPARIS

Class: Liparis loeselii

Family: ORCHID FAMILY

Sub Family: Orchidaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Loesel's Twayblade, Fen Orchis

Colour: Yellowish-green

Height: 7.5-20 cm (3-8")

Each Flower: 1.3 cm (1/2") across; lip broadly rounded oblong, 5 mm (3/16") long and downcurved, 2 lateral petals about the same length, narrow, and almost cylindrical; sepals narrow, lance-shaped, and about 6 mm (5/16") long; a minute bract below each flower; all flower parts green

Leaves: 2 basal leaves pointed oblong-oval, 5-15 cm (2-6") long and 2-4 cm (3/4-1 1/2") broad with keeled central rib behind; blade tapers to flattened stalk

Stems: Smooth, pale green, and flattened towards top

Blooming Period: June - July

Habitat: Sphagnum bogs. Location: Mara Meadows.

Note:

Rare