Eriochilus cucullatus (Parson's bands) at Mount Majura

Parson's bands at Mount Majura

Eriochilus cucullatus at Mount Majura - 19 Jul 2016

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Identification history

Eriochilus cucullatus	19 Jul 2016	TonyWood
Unidentified	19 Jul 2016	petersan

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4 comments

wrote:

19 Jul 2016

Well spotted Petersan, this is a very important sighting for Mt Majura, as only 1 other (that I know of) Eriochilus leaf has been reported and I don't think we have any records of them in flower. One to definitely keep an eye on next autumn...

wrote:

19 Jul 2016

Thanks Aaron. Will it really take that long to flower? I wonder in that case if the leaves will survive grazing and summer. I will keep an eye on them.

wrote:

19 Jul 2016

The leaf will shrivel well before flowering. The new leaf will not reach maturity until well after flowering in the autumn, which is why they are visible during the winter months.

wrote:

20 Jul 2016

Yes the leaf is the clue of where to look for the flower next year :)

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