Microtis (genus)

onion orchids at Melba, ACT

Microtis (genus) at Melba, ACT - suppressed
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Identification history

Microtis (genus) 3 Dec 2024 MattM
Unverified 3 Dec 2024 kasiaaus

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They grow in my front garden. There are more of them every year. Hard to photograph the whole plant beause it's just a flower on a stick.

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • 2mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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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