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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Himalaya to Temp. E. Asia: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Taiwan, Tibet, Vietnam, West Himalaya as per POWO;
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Common name: Two-Flowered Goodyera • Nepali: नक्कली भृङ्गराज Nakkalee Bhringgaraaj, नक्कली जिवन्ती Nakkalee Jiwantee

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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