Crane Fly Orchid

This perennial monocot is relatively common. During the late winter to early spring the plant can be identified by single, green leaf that pop about above the leaf litter. The underside is bright purple, and the leaf is covered with a knobby texture. The leaves disappear in late spring before the plant flowers. In late July - August, a single stalk emerges with a whorl of semi-asymmetrical flowers.