Microtis (genus)

onion orchids at Balmoral, NSW

Microtis (genus) at Balmoral, NSW - suppressed
Microtis (genus) at Balmoral, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Microtis species 4 May 2021 DerekC
Microtis unifolia 4 Nov 2020 JayVee
Microtis unifolia 10 Oct 2020 JayVee

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found on post 2019 bush fire effected property

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DerekC wrote:
   4 May 2021
These species can be had to identify without a good closeup of an individual flower showing the labellum. I think it may be M. parviflora I can not see enough detail to be sure.

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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
  • In flower

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