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Pterostylis grandiflora
A small plant about 10 cm high with lance-shaped leaves. The flowers were attractive with the central sepal (green) and lateral petals (brown) fused to form a hood, rising up and over the labellum (lip). The lateral sepals were fused at the base and rose up on either side to erect points (pic 1). The underside of the hood showed broad white stripes(pic 5). The same colouring could be seen on the outer side of the flower (pic 6).
Spotted on damp soil under gum trees in a nature reserve. this species is endemic to eastern Australia.
http://anpsa.org.au/p-gra.html
Location not accurate. This species is stated to be vulnerable in this State Victoria.
These orchids are protected. Transplanting to gardens often kills them.
Family: Orchidaceae
Spotted on Aug 3, 2015
Submitted on Aug 3, 2015
3 Comments
Another orchid species I've not heard of. Great spotting, Leuba.
Very few of these dotted around amongst several P.nutans. Hard to get good shots -freezing 4 deg C !
Awesome! I've never come across one of these.