New Zealand Plants

DSC_8421 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. Coal Island, South West Fiordland *

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DSC_8421 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. Coal Island, South West Fiordland *