Microtis (genus)

onion orchids at Yarralumla, ACT

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Identification history

	Microtis (genus)	16 Oct 2024	Tapirlord
	Unverified	15 Oct 2024	Bubbles

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Am curious about these tubular plants around Black Mountain. Would love help with an ID please!

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JasonPStewart wrote:

15 Oct 2024

*Microtis* 'onion orchids' (genus) – this looks most like at this stage of growth of the budding inflorescence .

Alternatively (another hypothesis for promoting scientific humility), at this stage of growth of this inflorescence (structure of multiple flowers),
it remains possible this will grow to show that it identifies as a species of the genus *Prasophyllum* leek orchids (looks unlikely to me (too), but plausible and possible IMHO until this inflorescence grows and shows more evidence).

Bubbles wrote:

16 Oct 2024

Thanks again Jason, I wondered whether it could be an orchid. Will keep visiting to see the progress.

Tapirlord wrote:

16 Oct 2024

Apologies Aaron I undid your suggestion! This one is definitely a Microtis, bud shape confirms that

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Location information

Maps Black Mountain
Places Yarralumla, ACT

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
Bubbles Recorded by
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Bubbles Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Microtis (genus) Orchids Plants

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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