Small Green Wood Orchid photograph with pitcher plant
July 25, 2004 — Near Webbs Mill, NJ. Note the Pitcher Plant in background indicating wet conditions.
Small Green Wood Orchid photograph showing size scale
July 30, 2000 — Wharton State Forest. Note the size relative to the surrounding grass.

About This Species

The Small Green Wood Orchid is a delicate and non-dramatic flowering plant found in New Jersey's wetlands. The first photograph, taken on July 25, 2004, near Webbs Mill shows the pitcher plant in the background, indicating the very wet conditions where this orchid thrives.

These orchids typically grow in partial or full shade. The second photograph, captured in Wharton State Forest on July 30, 2000, clearly shows the tiny size of this orchid relative to the surrounding grass, illustrating why this species is often overlooked in its natural habitat.