Epipactis, or Helleborine, is a genus of terrestrial orchids consisting of approximately 70 species. This genus is abbreviated as Epcts in horticultural trade.
They occur in temperate and subtropical climates of America, Asia, and Europe. These orchids grow in open spaces in forests, in undergrowth, on calcareous soils and are often found in wet dune-slacks near the sea. The only original American species is Giant Helleborine (Epipactis gigantea). One species from Europe, Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine), is invasive in North America. Most species are protected.
Epipactis Orchids
Epipactis gigantea – Giant Epipactis Hardy Orchid for Garden at Phytesia
Epipactis Orchids
Epipactis gigantea Serpentine Night Hardy Orchid for Garden at Phytesia
Epipactis Orchids
Epipactis Orchids
Epipactis Orchids
Epipactis veratrifolia – Veratres Leaves Epipactis Hardy Orchid for Garden at Phytesia