Also known as Nodding Pogonia · Threebirds
Triphora trianthophoros, the nodding pogonia, is a delicate terrestrial orchid found in eastern North America, often blooming in clusters of three. This elusive species is characterized by its slender stem and inconspicuous, nodding flowers that typically appear in late summer.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Three Birds Orchid (Triphora trianthophoros)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Triphora |
| Species | Triphora trianthophoros |
Similar in genus Triphora
