See text Pogonia is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) belonging to the subfamily Vanilloideae.

[1] [2][3][4] The genus takes its name from the Greek pōgōn and pōgōníās, meaning, respectively, 'beard' and 'bearded.'

[2] The species of Pogonia are widespread in East Asia and eastern North America.

They usually grow in open, sunny locations, often in moist to wet, sometimes flooded places.

[2] Species of the genus Pogonia according to Plants of the World Online As of March 2023[update][5]