Corycium is a genus of terrestrial orchid species comprising some 14 species in Eastern and Southern Africa including 10 species native to the fynbos. In South Africa they are called Monkshood Orchids. Their resting stage is a tuber and when growing they have many leaves scattered along the stem but concentrated near the base.

Growing orchids from seed is a fairly specialized undertaking and it requires a bit of understanding of tissue culture techniques. If you have never grown orchids from seed we recommend that before attempting this you should first contact your local Orchid Society, or purchase a book on the subject, or both!

Corycium orobanchoides is a South African endemic species from the Western Cape Province. It is synonymously known as Pterygodium orobanchoides and commonly known as Bastertrewwa. It grows to 40 cm tall with many lanceolate leaves with purple markings. During spring it bears a dense inflorescence of yellow-green flowers with purple petal tips.