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"Pyrorchis nigricans", commonly known as red beaks, is a species of orchid endemic to Australia and is found in all Australian states except Queensland and the Northern Territory. It has a single large, oval leaf and up to eight relatively large red and white flowers. It usually only flowers after hot fires.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 16, 2021. Captured Sep 16, 2021 11:45 in Unnamed Road, Hindmarsh Valley SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/20.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 214mm