Gastrodia sp.

Potato Orchid at Paddys River, ACT

Gastrodia sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
Gastrodia sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
Gastrodia sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
Gastrodia sp. at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Gastrodia sp. 29 Dec 2018 CathB
Gastrodia sp. 17 Dec 2018 GlenRyan

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User's notes

Single plant - similar robust flowering stem to plants in sighting 3878406 and the stem is erect in bud. So thinking this may be G. entomogama? Will add some flowering images if it's still out on next visit. Glen

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Species information

  • Gastrodia sp. Scientific name
  • Potato Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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