Epipactus helleborine
Broad-Leaf Helleborine

  • A wild orchid native to Europe, this small woodland plant is listed as invasive in several states.

  • It grows about 1 foot high in full or part shade and moist or dry soil.

  • Produces pinkish-green orchid flowers in mid-summer.

  • Because of its weedy nature and potential to harm woodlands, it should not be planted.