Prasophyllum tadgellianum

Tadgell's leek orchid at Cotter River, ACT

Prasophyllum tadgellianum at Cotter River, ACT - 8 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Prasophyllum tadgellianum 27 Jan 2023 MattM
Prasophyllum tadgellianum 9 Jan 2023 Tapirlord
Unidentified 9 Jan 2023 MatthewFrawley

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Forgotten what this one is, but Tapirlord knows

2 comments

Tapirlord wrote:
   9 Jan 2023
May be Prasophyllum sphacelatum?
MattM wrote:
   9 Jan 2023
The two species are very similar and I can't see the features required to split tadgellianum from sphacelatum. The key splits them as such "Sepals to 6.5 mm long; labellum sessile (tadgellianum) VS Sepals > 6.5 mm long; labellum on a short stalk (sphacelatum)." Otherwise I need to see the leaf to assist with the ID.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 8 Jan 2023 12:04 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

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

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