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Old 06-01-2015, 07:15 PM
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The bird's nest orchid is the only domestic orchid in Central Europe that lacks chlorophyll completely and is unable to perform photosynthesis. It is fed by a fungus mycel which normally occurs in a mixed beech forest. And the fungus takes food from beech roots. The orchid plant grows slowly belowground (hypogeal) and takes at least 9 years to flower. The root system reminds of a bird's nest, hence the name. A pleasing scent of honey is emitted to attract pollinators, but flowers might also self-pollinate.
Sometimes this orchid is confounded with Orobanche, which is not an orchid.
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Thank you! Very nice.
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wie interessant! <3
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Very cool, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing these with us.
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Wow! Those are awesome!
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Beautiful!
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I believe Epipogium is also a leafless mycoheterotroph like N. nidus-avis.

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I believe Epipogium is also a leafless micoheterotroph like N. nidus-avis.

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You are right, Prem, Epipogium aphyllum also lacks chlorophyll and is a leafless mykoheterotroph orchid of Europe. It is very rare in my area.
Thanks for correcting me.
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Old 06-25-2015, 06:19 PM
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In fact, Corallorhiza trifida also seems to be found in Germany. I don't know if it's native to your area, but at least it is native to your country.

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