Liparis lilifolia – Lily-leaved Twayblade

Lily-leaved Twayblade is fairly common in our woods, and I’ve also found it on overgrown savanna hillsides.  The flowers are small, slender, and brownish purple, so they’re sometimes difficult to see.  It blooms in early summer.

5/30/2010

Liparis lilifolia 5-30-2010 1

 

5/26/2007  Flower detail

Liparis lilifolia 5-26-07 1

 

6/1/2009

Liparis lilifolia 6-1-09 1

 

6/4/2008

Liparis lilifolia 6-4-08 1

 

6/4/2008  Flower detail

Liparis lilifolia 6-4-08 2