Pogonia is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae) belonging to the subfamily Vanilloideae.
The genus takes its name from the Greek pà Âgà Ân and pà Âgà ÂnÃÂÃÂs, meaning, respectively, 'beard' and 'bearded.'
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.
Species of the genus Pogonia according to Plants of the World Online