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Mayfly orchid - Acianthus caudatus A small terrestrial orchid with a spindly long flower. Acianthus caudatus,Australia,Eamw flora,Eamw orchids,Geotagged,Mayfly orchid,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mayfly orchid - Acianthus caudatus

A small terrestrial orchid with a spindly long flower.

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"Acianthus caudatus", commonly known as mayfly orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single egg-shaped or heart-shaped leaf and up to nine dark purplish flowers with thin, spreading sepals and petals, often with a musty odour.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 7, 2024. Captured Sep 3, 2024 10:41 in HPPP+9J Currency Creek SA, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/25s
  • ISO800
  • 166mm