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''Calochilus pruinosus'', commonly known as the mallee beard orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to southern continental Australia. It has up to fifteen dull greenish, pinkish or brownish flowers with red lines and a labellum with a purplish "beard", but is leafless.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 6, 2024. Captured Oct 12, 2017 18:37 in 73 Acacia Terrace, Aldinga Beach SA 5173, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO1600
  • 55mm