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Mosquito orchid - Acianthus pusilus  Acianthus pusillus,Eamw flora,Eamw orchids,Fall,Geotagged,Goon Nure VIC,Small mosquito orchid Click/tap to enlarge

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''Acianthus pusillus'', commonly known as small mosquito 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, heart-shaped leaf and up to 18 small, translucent green or pinkish flowers with reddish marking and a green to reddish-purple labellum. It is widely distributed, growing in moist places from central-eastern Queensland, south through New South Wales and Victoria to South Australia and Tasmania.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded May 15, 2025. Captured Jun 2, 2017 18:11 in 3GW4+R9 Goon Nure VIC, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/2656s
  • ISO3200
  • 61mm