Microtis (genus)

onion orchids at Griffith, ACT

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Identification history

Microtis (genus) 28 Nov 2020 MattM
Microtis (genus) 26 Nov 2020 MichaelBedingfield
Unverified 25 Nov 2020 SRoss

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MattM wrote:
   28 Nov 2020
A clear view of the labellum is required to ID to species level. Crinkled labellum margins in unifolia, heart-shaped labellum in parviflora.

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Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Microtis (genus) Scientific name
  • onion orchids Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1425.95m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower

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