Microtis (genus)
onion orchids at Cotter River, ACT
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| Microtis (genus) | TonyWood | 12 Dec 2017 | |
| Microtis sp. aff. unifolia | GlenRyan | 11 Dec 2017 |
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I haven't really shown the scale that well here but these are only about 20 cm tall. Given the number and spacing of flowers and the elevation I was thinking maybe Alpine onion orchid? Realise now I should have got in even closer to the flowers!
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13 Dec 2017
I'm calling this Microtis sp. at the moment. The genus is undergoing a bit of a review and I have been advised that M. unifolia is not now considered to occur in Australia! It may end up as M. arenaria. A close up of the flower clearly showing the labellum is required for id, not easy with such small flowers.
13 Dec 2017
Hi Tony - thanks for that ... sounds like Microtis could def do with a rework! I'm actually out in Namadgi again tomorrow so will get a more close up shot of the flowers - was on the run the other day so just took a few quick snaps. Cheers Glen
Location information
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- GlenRyan Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- 10cm to 30cm 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
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In flower
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