Microtis (genus)
onion orchids at Latham, ACT
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| Microtis (genus) | MattM | 22 Jul 2026 | |
| Microtis unifolia | Caric | 18 Jul 2026 |
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2 species: I expect one is the common onion orchid. I've found other [probable] onion orchids in this general location as well. In amongst them, another orchid - possibly a sun orchid? - only found 3 of these but I didn't hunt around too far. I'll monitor and will take photos if they flower later on.
Note there's also lots of onion grass - Romulea - in this area, mostly around the amenity track.
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Location information
- Maps Umbagong District Park
- Places Latham, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- Caric Recorded by
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Species information
- Microtis (genus) Scientific name
- onion orchids Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1425.95m Recorded at altitude
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Was the plant in flower?
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