Pterostylis - Greenhoods
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Pterostylis - The Greenhoods - are a genus of mainly green coloured orchids with united dorsal sepal and petals forming the 'hood.' There are several distinct complexes, those with the sepals 'ears' pointing up (shell, snail) or hanging down (banded, rufa, sargentii.) P. recurva is distinct in itself. Greenhoods can be found over most of the south west of Western Australia, both in the high rainfall areas of the lower south west and the more arid interior.
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Pterostylis barbata and related Bird Orchids	Pterostylis recurva Jug orchid	Pterostylis nana series Snail orchids	Pterostylis vittata and related Banded Greenhoods
Pterostylis hamitonii and related - Shell Orchids	Pterostylis rufa group Rufous Greenhoods
Pterostylis mutica Midget Greenhood	Pterostylis mutica Midget Greenhood	Pterostylis mutica Midget Greenhood
A small orchid with tiny flowers (~5mm - the smallest greenhood in WA). Common in the wheatbelt.
Pterostylis sargentii Frog Greenhood	Pterostylis sargentii Frog Greenhood
Frog Greenhoods are common in the wheatbelt of WA and often grow on and around rocky breakaways and under Wandoo trees in deep leaf litter.