Seasonal Wild Flowers

Common Twayblade

Listera ovata

Orchidaceae

May to July

It is found throughout the country, but is less common in

the West Midlands

See the BSBI distribution map for Common Twayblade

Common Twayblade is a native, rhizomatous perennial

herb, growing up to 60cm; sometimes forming large

colonies.

The flowers are various shades of green and the bottom

lip is forked.

From the front, individual flowers look devilish.

The flowering stem is furry and the leaves are pale green

and broadly oval.

Common Twayblade, in woodland, Dorset

Flower spike

Close-up of flowers - front view

Side view of flower

Leaves