- Flowering period
- May - July
- Threat status ?
- Habitat
- Forest
- Scientific name
- Neottia ovata
common twayblade
LB: Grousst Zweeblat
FR: grande listère
DE: Großes Zweiblatt
The common twayblade is easily recognized by its two large, almost opposite leaves. A strip along the lip of the inconspicuous flowers secretes copious nectar, attracting insects. A drop of glue oozes from the pollen packets at the slightest touch, solidifying in seconds and sticking the pollen load to the insect's head. The common twayblade, which is very common in the Gutland, grows in moist forests and on calcareous lawns.