What is "glossodia"

Glossodia is a genus of mostly purple orchids from Australia. In spring vast numbers of Glossodia major flower on uncleared land.

There are only two recognised species:

• Glossodia major R.Br. - waxlip orchid, native to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.
• Glossodia minor R.Br. - small waxlip orchid, native to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.