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Eriochilus dilatatus
A common coastal white bunny orchid 100 -300mm high with a single, , relatively narrow, smooth, flattened leaf 40-100mm long with up to seven white , red and mauve marked flowers, 10 - 12mm across. It has the largest leaf of this species growing in Western Australia.
Found in coastal areas between Dirk Hartog Island and Israelite Bay , growing in woodlands, shrublands and shallow soil pockets on granite outcrops. Named in 1839.
Images show location of plants found -Helm Arboretum just north of Esperance
Spotted on Apr 11, 2015
Submitted on Apr 18, 2015
1 Comment
Great orchid! I really like your forth shot.