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 carnosum is a South African endemic species from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. It is synonymously known as Evotella carnosa, Pterygodium carnosum and Pterygodium patersoniae. It grows into a slender plant of up to 50 cm tall. This winter rainfall specie has narrow leaves. It bears a dense inflorescence of pink flowers with green sepals. It is usually found growing in damp places.