Paraprasophyllum alpestre
Mauve leek orchid at Munyang, NSW
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| Paraprasophyllum alpestre | MattM | 25 Jan 2023 | |
| Paraprasophyllum alpestre | Tapirlord | 23 Jan 2023 | |
| Prasophyllum sp. | JohnGiacon | 22 Jan 2023 |
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User's notes
Apologies for the out of focus pic. Would it be P. alpinum?
1 comment
25 Jan 2023
I believe P. alpestre is the only white Prasophyllum to occur in the alpine grasslands. The other species tend to occur at slightly lower elevations.
Location information
- Maps Kosciuszko National Park
- Places Munyang, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- JohnGiacon Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Paraprasophyllum alpestre Scientific name
- Mauve leek orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2150m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Prasophyllum alpestre
Seasonal activity
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In flower
JFMAMJJASOND
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