Heartleaf Twayblade
This orchid has a slender stalk with alternating greenish or purplish red flowers.The flowers have a bulb with narrow petals. The leaves are two opposite heart shaped leaves along the stem. It loves shady, damp and marshy areas in coniferous or mixed forests.
Wildflower Details
| Scientific Name: | Neottia cordata |
| Native: | Yes |
| Growing Season: | All summer |
| Soil Type: | Marshy, wet areas |
| Other Names: | Heart-leaved Twayblade, Lesser Twayblade |
| Habitat: | Alpine, Subalpine |
| Family: | Orchid |