Pterostylis xingens Sharp Greenhood

 

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This greenhood is a cross between the Nodding Greenhood (Pterostylis nutans) and Sickle Greenhood (Pterostylis falcata), with its shape and size close to the Nodding greenhood.

Photographed in the Enfield National Park.

Details (Vic):

Flowering:  September to November , mainly October.

Size: Up to 50cm tall, flower -1, to 35mm long.

Position:  Spread across southern Victoria.  Open forests in moist soils around swamps/watercourses.  Peaty sand or clay loam soils.

Status:   Endemic, Rare

 

 
 
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