Pterostylis nutans - Nodding Greenhood

 

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Very easy to spot in the bush, usually in large colonies, which is a delight to see in the wild.  The small and "nodding" nature of the flower is easily recognized - a leaf is usually present just behind the flower.

These photos have been taken in the Brisbane Ranges and Baluk Willam National Parks.

Details (Vic):

Flowering:  May to December, mainly July to October

Size: Up to 30cm tall, however many are quite short, upwards of 5-10cm only, flower - to 25mm

Position:  Found everywhere - moist soils in open forests and woodland.

Endemic

Status:  Secure

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