Microtis unifolia
Common Onion Orchid at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Microtis unifolia | DerekC | 28 Nov 2022 | |
| Microtis (genus) | DerekC | 27 Nov 2022 | |
| Unverified | MatthewFrawley | 27 Nov 2022 |
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6 comments
27 Nov 2022
Matthew to determine the species we need a clear closeup photo of the labellum of an individual flower, not always easy but I am not quite sure I can see what is needed in this photo.
27 Nov 2022
Thanks Derek, I knew that was the case but couldn't get a clear enough photo this time.
27 Nov 2022
Its great you know, it was a suggestion just in case, and I i said yes it is not easy as I well know from my own failed attempts at times.
27 Nov 2022
Well from what you were telling me about the finer art of photography of orchids a few weekends ago, it is comforting to know that even you have some failed attempts. It's much more satisfying to get an identification that is specific so you can rest assured I'll be working harder next time I find an Onion Orchid.
28 Nov 2022
Matthew, I have had another close look and I believe I am happy to confirm this as M. unifolia. What I am looking at/for is 1. the shape of the labellum being either heart-shape or rectangular, 2. the apex (tip) no notch or notch, 3. margins (edges) basically flat or crinked etc.
I can see several labellum sufficient to see they are rectangular rather than heart shaped (or narrowing towards the tip), the edges are, I think, crinkled rather than just wavy, and while I am having difficulty seeing a shallow notch in the tip, I am reasonable sure this is M. unifolia.
I can see several labellum sufficient to see they are rectangular rather than heart shaped (or narrowing towards the tip), the edges are, I think, crinkled rather than just wavy, and while I am having difficulty seeing a shallow notch in the tip, I am reasonable sure this is M. unifolia.
28 Nov 2022
Thanks for the ID Derek and also the detailed explanation on what to look for with M. unifolia.
Location information
- Maps Black Mountain
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- MatthewFrawley Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
Species information
- Microtis unifolia Scientific name
- Common Onion Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1436.22m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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