Liparis loeselii [polination & insect interaction]

Liparis loeselii [pollination & insect interaction]

Loesel's Twayblade Orchid [Liparis loeselii] seed pod and tiny seeds ready for dispersal. Dauphin County, Pa. 10-17-25

A year in the life of Loesel's Twayblade Orchid [Liparis loeselii]. June 20 in full bloom, August 12 seed pods, October 17 pods and seeds ready for dispersal. This orchid is considered self pollinating. Dauphin County, Pa. 2025

Loesel's Twayblade [Liparis loeselii] seed pods. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-28-25

This is a great time of year to find Loesel's Twayblade [Liparis loeselii] a hard plant to find when in bloom as it blends in to surrounding foliage with its green flowers. But this time of year those seed pods really stand out. Dauphin County, Pa. 8-12-25

Ant investigating a Loesel's Twayblade, Fen Orchid [Liparis loeselii]. Luzerne County, Pa. 6-7-24. Notice you can see the reflecton of the top part of the orchid on its abadomen.

Ant investigating a Loesel's Twayblade, Fen Orchid [Liparis loeselii]. Luzerne County, Pa. 6-7-24