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Geodorum terrestre
A beautiful ground orchid. Height around 25cm. Flower stem is shaped like a hook, hence the name. Flowers sepals are very pale pink outside, petals are also pale pink , the lip being bright pink and yellow. Leaves are pale green, long lanceolate shaped.
Found in rocky, sandy soil, around 50m above sea level. Coastal position in full sun after days of heavy rain.
Cape Hillsborough N.P.
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