Heartleaf Twayblade

It is a charming little orchid that you might stumble upon in the moist, shaded forests. Its name comes from the heart-shaped leaves that sit at the base of its slender stem. During the blooming season, this plant produces tiny, delicate greenish-brown flowers that can be easy to miss if you’re not looking closely. Despite its small size, Neottia cordata plays an important role in the forest ecosystem, forming symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi to thrive in its cool, damp habitat.

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