Pterygodium volucris

Also known as: The Snail or Ophrys triphylla in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: South Africa

General Information

The Snail is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

Substrate(s)

• Sand

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at high elevations.