Maroonhood orchid - Pterostylis pedunculata

Growing along a sandy trail. Approximate size of plant between 100 mm to 200 mm.

comments (3)

Flavio

Lion

So interesting, what a peculiar orchid, very nice. Posted 4 years ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Flavio. We had a lot of winter rain and it should make for a great season for many of our species of ground orchids. September to December is the main time and I hope to find many. Posted 4 years ago
2. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Flavio. Our season for ground orchids has just started and as we had good winter rains we should see many species in the next few month. Posted 4 years ago

The Maroonhood

"Pterostylis pedunculata" is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia. Flowering plants have a rosette of two to six stalked leaves and a single green flower which is white near its base and tinged with reddish brown to black and with a gap between the petals and lateral sepals. It is common and widespread in a range of habitats.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions

Species identified by Ernst