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_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 *
DSC_8434 Greenhood orchid (Pterostylis auriculata) flower in November. Found in forest & light scrub in the south of the South Island. Leaves are broad and arched. Coal Island, southwest Fiordland *
