Microtis sp.

Onion Orchid at Moruya, NSW

Microtis sp. at Moruya, NSW - 22 Nov 2021
Microtis sp. at Moruya, NSW - 22 Nov 2021
Microtis sp. at Moruya, NSW - 22 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Microtis sp. 23 Nov 2021 Tapirlord
Unidentified 22 Nov 2021 LisaH

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2 comments

plants wrote:
   22 Nov 2021
Microtis sp.
DavidL.Jones wrote:
   22 Nov 2021
Microtis sp. A good close-up shot of the flower showing the labellum is necessary for identification. These photos are not good enough. Because the flowers of many Microtis are nodding the camera needs to be focussed up into the flowers to show the labellum front on.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 22 Nov 2021 01:14 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Microtis sp. Scientific name
  • Onion Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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