Gastrodia surcula
Snowgum potato orchid at Cotter River, ACT
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| Gastrodia surcula | Tapirlord | 2 Jan 2025 | |
| Gastrodia surcula | NedJohnston | 1 Jan 2025 |
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Could be gastrodia surcula but I’m not familiar with the species. Two plants growing adjacent in snow gum woodland/herbfield. Noticeably shorter than the procera seen at lower elevation and with less warty flowers.
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Location information
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
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- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Gastrodia surcula Scientific name
- Snowgum potato orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1779.94m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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