Large Whorled Pogonia
NameLarge Whorled Pogonia
Species NameIsotria verticillata
Common NameLarge Whorled Pogonia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesRare native North American orchid, distinctive whorled leaves, and unique flower morphology.
Description
This image displays a Large Whorled Pogonia, a native North American terrestrial orchid, not a bonsai specimen. It is characterized by a whorl of five broad leaves and a unique greenish-brown flower with long, slender sepals and petals.
