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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 Mar 24, 2025. Captured Oct 2, 2016 14:30 in PF43+7X Aldinga Beach SA, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1024s
  • ISO1600
  • 250mm