Microtis (genus)
onion orchids at Murrumbateman, NSW
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| Microtis (genus) | TonyWood | 28 Oct 2016 | |
| Microtis (genus) | SallyandPeter | 28 Oct 2016 |
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28 Oct 2016
Note the ant on image 2. Microtis is one of the few orchid species pollinated by ants.
Location information
- Places Murrumbateman, NSW
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- SallyandPeter Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- Less than 10cm Plant height
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Species information
- Microtis (genus) Scientific name
- onion orchids Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1425.95m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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