JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Large Mosquito-Orchid Acianthus exsertus  Acianthus exsertus,Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Large mosquito orchid Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Large Mosquito-Orchid Acianthus exsertus

- No description given -

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

"Acianthus exsertus" 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 25 small, fine, dark brown flowers with pinkish and purplish markings and is found growing in sheltered places in forests in Queensland, New South Wales the ACT and Victoria.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
View Ernst's profile

By Ernst

All rights reserved
Uploaded Sep 2, 2025. Captured Jun 2, 2017 18:11 in 3GW2+7R Goon Nure VIC, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/2656s
  • ISO3200
  • 61mm