Photo Feature
A Trembling Orchid
<p><em>Nervilia crociformis</em> or <em>Nervilia simplex</em>, known as the trembling Nervilia, is a widespread orchid that occurs in India, China, Nepal, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, New Guinea, Australia and Africa. A ground orchid that has a hysteranthous life cycle, the flowers are seen first, followed by the leaves. In India, flowering and fruiting occur between June and September, immediately after the first few monsoon showers. The flowers are truly ephemeral, seen for a mere four or five days before they wither. This orchid grows in nutrient-rich soils full of leaf litter.</p>
<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Photo: Aakash Raut</strong></span></p>