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Dark Mosquito Orchid
Conservation status: Least Concern
| Flowering: | Autumn to Winter |
| Flowers: | Green and pinkish purple to dark purple. |
| Plant: | Single heart-shaped leaf, to 40mm. Upper surface dark green, lower surface reddish purple. |
| Habitat: | Sheltered, moist but well-drained soil. |
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Asparagales
Orchidaceae
Orchidoideae
Acianthus
exsertus
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References:
- "Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia, including the Island Territories, A" by David L Jones; Reed New Holland; Sydney; 2006; ISBN 9781877069123; p 162
- "Mangroves to Mountains - A Field Guide to the Native Plants of South-east Queensland by Glenn Leiper, Jan Glazebrook, Denis Cox and Kerry Rathie; Society for Growing Australian Plants (Queensland Region) Inc, Logan River Branch; Revised Edition; 2009; ISBN 9780646488462; p 445
- PlantNET – New South Wales Flora Online
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