European Common Twayblade Neottia ovata (formerly Listera ovata)
Other common names:
Common Twayblade, Eggleaf Twayblade, Oval-leaved Twayblade Other scientific names: Listera ovata, Ophrys ovata French names:
Listère ovale Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids Distinctive features:
Twin round leaves a little bit off the ground. Green flowers in a spike. Much larger than other Twayblades. Similar species: • Loesel's Twayblade (Liparis loeselii) - Much smaller; grows in fens/bogs. Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown; Irregular flowers; Green. Height:
Up to 38 cm (15 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas; Open woods and edges. Native/Non-native:
Non-native Status:
Alien species. Rare in Ontario. Just getting established.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: ovata: ovate Photographs:
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