Prasophyllum alpestre

Mauve leek orchid at Munyang, NSW

Prasophyllum alpestre at Munyang, NSW - 21 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Prasophyllum alpestre 25 Jan 2023 MattM
Prasophyllum alpestre 23 Jan 2023 Tapirlord
Prasophyllum sp. 22 Jan 2023 JohnGiacon

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Apologies for the out of focus pic. Would it be P. alpinum?

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MattM wrote:
   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.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 21 Jan 2023 07:14 PM Recorded on
  • JohnGiacon Recorded by

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  • 0.8cm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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