Pterostylis melagramma

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Common Name:

Tall Greenhood

Family:

Orchidaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions except Murray Mallee (BCDEHJKMNPRSTUVWXZ) also SA, NSW, ACT, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Moist areas of open-forest and coastal scrubs 1

Flower Description:

Translucent green 1

Habit:

Terrestrial orchid 15-40 cm tall 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


This species has 3-6 rosette leaves that are well developed on non-flowering plants. There are usually more than 2 flowers. The labellum has poorly developed lateral lobes and a blackish central stripe. Flowers are 1.5 cm long 1

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Links to description of this species:

NSW Flora VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria