A genus of 11 species exclusively found in montane and sub-alpine grassland in southern and south-central Africa. Eight of these species are found in South Africa. Leaves are linear and often clustered at the base. Flower stems are pendulous with one to many mall, yellow, white to pink flowers. The lip is spurred with three lobes. Species are terrestrial and often found in seepage areas and are sometimes in great abundance in small areas - to the extent that the flowers tinge the complete area they grow in in the respective colour when in flower.
Johnson, S.D., Bytebier, B., Stärker, H. (2010). Orchids of South Africa: A field guide. Struik Nature, Cape Town, South Africa.
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