Pterostylis (genus)
A Greenhood at Paddys River, ACT
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| Pterostylis (genus) | MattM | 31 Jul 2020 |
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If anyone was interested in what a greenhood orchid tuber looks like, look no further. This plant was probably the victim of a lyrebird scratching around for tasty orchid tubers. I did not dig it up myself (that's very illegal).
I tried replanting it in the churned up soil. Hopefully it survives.
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Location information
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- MattM Recorded by
Collections
Species information
- Pterostylis (genus) Scientific name
- A Greenhood Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1485.85m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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