Habenaria Willd.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Habenaria
Name and Authority
Common Name
Rein Orchids
Originally Described by
Carl von Willdenow in Willdenow, Sp.Pl. Edn. 4, 4:5, 44 (1805)
Flowering Months
Jan Feb · · · · · · · · · ·
Description
Habenaria species have an ovoid tuber buried below the soil surface. From this tuber three or four somewhat fleshy leaves are produced with the onset of the wet season, followed by an inflorescence of up to 50 greenish-white to white flowers.
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