Goodyera biflora

Goodyera biflora (Lindl.) Hook.f., Fl. Brit. India 6: 114 1890. (Syn: Epipactis biflora (Lindl.) A.A.Eaton; Epipactis macrantha (Maxim.) A.A.Eaton; Epipactis pauciflora (Schltr.) Hu; Georchis biflora Lindl.; Goodyera biflora var. macrantha (Maxim.) T.Hashim.; Goodyera macrantha Maxim.; Goodyera macrantha Maxim. ex Regel; Goodyera pauciflora Schltr.; Orchiodes biflorum (Lindl.) Kuntze; Peramium macranthum (Maxim.) Makino);

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An orchid..Anoectochilus sp?? Kalatope id Al050912:
Today during our rambles in the woods… we came across this plant…
finding it unusual I am sending it to you for identification… I’d love to find out any information about this…
Location Kalatope, Chamba
Altitude 2500 mts
Habitat wild
Habit herb
Height 6 inches…
Growing terrestrially

This could be Goodyera biflora.

Thanks a ton … Do you have any idea when is the flowering season of this species (E-flora mentions Feb-Jul)…. The place is rather distant from my house… and I really want to see this flowering…

When did you get this pic. The plant should be flowering now, April – May.

The photograph was taken on 18th April and I had visited the same spot yesterday and it looked very much the same as before (No Buds as yet)… However the spot is not very warm and maybe it will flower soon… Will try to visit again next week and keep you updated…

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On my walk yesterday I found this orchid growing on the ground. I would have missed it if not for its bright white flowers against a dark rain-soaked background. The leaves immediately reminded me of Goodyera and a quick search later suggested Goodyera biflora. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Goodyera biflora

Above Dal Lake, near Gallu Temple, Dharamshala, HP

2000m approx.
19 June 2017