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Leaf of Red beaks orchid- Pyrorchis nigricans The one and only leaf of this orchid becomes visible in autumn. Australia,Bairnsdale Vic,Eamw flora,Eamw orchids,Fall,Geotagged,Pyrorchis nigricans,Red beaks Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Leaf of Red beaks orchid- Pyrorchis nigricans

The one and only leaf of this orchid becomes visible in autumn.

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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 26, 2025. Captured Apr 26, 2017 17:09 in Lower Goon Nure Rd, Goon Nure VIC 3875, Australia.