New Zealand Plants

DSC_5059 Bamboo Orchid, or Peka-a-waka, (Earina mucronata) an epiphytic orchid which flowers during spring and early summer. The flowers are produced en-masse on a branched raceme. The petals are usually white or cream while the labellum is usually yellow, though white, apricot and orange coloured forms are sometimes encountered. Occurs throughout NZ. Chatham Islands *

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DSC_5059 Bamboo Orchid, or Peka-a-waka, (Earina mucronata) an epiphytic orchid which flowers during spring and early summer. The flowers are produced en-masse on a branched raceme. The petals are usually white or cream while the labellum is usually yellow, though white, apricot and orange coloured forms are sometimes encountered. Occurs throughout NZ. Chatham Islands *

DSC 5059 Bamboo Orchid Hanging Tree Orchid Pekaawaka Earina mucronata epiphytic orchid raceme.labellum orange Chatham Islands