Paraprasophyllum jeaneganiae
3 Jean's Leek Orchid at suppressed
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| Paraprasophyllum jeaneganiae | MattM | 28 Nov 2024 | |
| Paraprasophyllum jeaneganiae | BethanyDunne | 28 Nov 2024 |
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Significant sighting
MattM noted:
28 Nov 2024
New location of Paraprasophyllum jeaneganiaea which is endemic to the ACT. This is only the second ever recorded location of the species.
User's notes
A special and unexpected find.
Crowded flowers, most with 15 to 20, flowers opening from top down. Some very robust plants nearly 35cm tall. Verified by MC.
At least three different insects visiting the flowers.
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Sighting information
- 51 Abundance
- BethanyDunne Recorded by
- Yes In flower
Collections
- Significant Plants Orchids BethanyDunne Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Paraprasophyllum jeaneganiae
Species information
- Paraprasophyllum jeaneganiae Scientific name
- Jean's Leek Orchid Common name
- Highly Sensitive
- Very rare / threatened
- Non-invasive or negligible
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
Quality score
7 / 7
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