Microtis (genus)

onion orchids at Undefined Area

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Identification history

Microtis (genus) 17 Oct 2016 TonyWood
Microtis (genus) 17 Oct 2016 NickWilson

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2 comments

CathB wrote:
   17 Oct 2016
It's hard to be sure from the photo, but I think it's probably Microtis as you suggest. What do you think, Tony?
TonyWood wrote:
   18 Oct 2016
I think it is Microtis, but can't really tell from the photo if the leaf is hollow. Plenty of Mocrotis starting to appear, and I have confirmed it as such.

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Microtis (genus) Scientific name
  • onion orchids Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1425.95m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower

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