Trim Greenhood

The Trim Greenhood, Pterostylis concinna, is a small greenhood orchid that is endemic to south-east Australia. It flowers in winter and sometimes grows in large colonies. Some reference say it grows in a variety of habitats but generally prefers sandy soils in moist, grassy woodlands. (I think the first trim I saw was growing on a mossy rock!) These images are of a small colony I found in the old coastal country of the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve recently. 

Trims are said to grow as tall as 20cm but these were barely 10cm and not easy to see in the surrounding grasses. 

 One of the Trim Greenhood identifying features is the notched labellum. 

You might have to look hard to see it. 

‘Concinna’ means ‘pretty’, ‘neat’ or ‘elegant’. Yep, that’ll do.