Pterostylis sp.

A Greenhood at Paddys River, ACT

Pterostylis sp. at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
Pterostylis sp. at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
Pterostylis sp. at Paddys River, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Pterostylis sp. 31 Jul 2020 MattM

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User's notes

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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Species information

  • Pterostylis sp. Scientific name
  • A Greenhood Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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