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Microtis (genus)

onion orchids at Moruya, NSW

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

Microtis (genus) 23 Nov 2021 Tapirlord
Unverified 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

Additional information

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

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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  • Verified by an expert moderator
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  • Additional attributes
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