The Glossodia major is commonly known as the Wax-lip Orchid.This relatively large and noticeable ground orchid has a single flower with a hooded column. As in all orchids, the masses of pollen are contained in several pollinia at the top margin of the column. Albino forms are not infrequent. Their pollen is similar in appearance to the normal purple form but it is unknown whether or not the albino form attracts the orchid's usual pollination agent.



Pollen images
light microscopy
electron microscopy