New Zealand Native Orchids

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Caladenia minor

Caladenia minor

Mauve Fingers

Microtis unifolia

Microtis unifolia

Common Onion Orchid

Pterostylis areolata

Pterostylis areolata

Greenhood

Waireia stenopetala

Waireia stenopetala

Beak Orchid, Horizontal Orchid

New Zealand has almost 120 native orchid species

Browse the website to identify a species or find out about orchid habitats, distribution, flowering times, and structures.

The New Zealand Native Orchid Group is made up of enthusiasts from around New Zealand, with some members resident overseas. The group meets formally once a year for field days and discussions but also organises local “expeditions” to particular areas from time to time.

To catch up with events, activities and native orchid observations and news, check out the New Zealand Native Orchid Group Facebook page here .

The society has produced a number of publications over the years, including a quarterly journal.

Join the group and meet local people with a common interest, who are usually willing and able to share trips to places they know well.

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  • Home
  • Species
    • Identifying orchids
      • Sun orchids (Thelymitra)
      • Onion and leek orchids
      • Other orchids of open places
      • Epiphytic orchids
      • Greenhood orchids (Pterostylis)
      • Spider orchids (Corybas)
      • Caladenia and allied orchids
      • Gnat orchids
      • Potato orchids
      • Bird orchids
      • Wet place spider orchids
      • Swamp orchids
    • Orchid structures
    • Species list
  • Ecology
    • Habitats
    • Flowering times
    • Species by region
    • Conservation
  • Publications
    • Publications for sale
    • NZNOG Journal archive
    • Publications archive
  • Resources
    • Allied sites
    • iNaturalist orchid observations
  • About us
  • Join
  • Contact