Pterostylis curta, commonly known as Blunt Greenhood, is a terrestrial orchid native to a variety of habitats including moist areas in heathlands, scrublands, open woodlands, and forests in southeastern Australia, Tasmania, Lord Howe Island, and New Caledonia. It is a perennial herb that forms a rosette of leaves at its base and produces a distinctive single white and green flower with a brown tip. The flower, which leans forward as if nodding, appears on a spike that can reach 4 to 10 inches in height. The flowering season spans from July to October, during which the flowers are modestly showy and attract native pollinators.

Blunt Greenhood is valued for its unique flower structure and is often cultivated by orchid enthusiasts for its ornamental appeal. It is suitable for cultivation in cool-temperate regions and requires well-drained, moist soils with high organic content. In garden settings, it is best grown in shaded areas that mimic its natural understory habitat. While it is not commonly used in large-scale landscaping, it can be a fascinating addition to specialized plant collections or native plant gardens. Care should be taken to provide adequate water during the growing season, and to protect it from excessive heat and drying out. As with many orchids, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or if drainage is poor.CC BY-SA 4.0