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Pterostylis vitrea
Glassy Leafy Greenhood

Conservation status: Least Concern

Flowering:  Autumn to Winter
Flowers:Translucent green with darker stripes. Midlobe hairy cream to yellow with blackish central stripe.
Plant:Rosette stalk of leaves, leaves to 40mm length.
Habitat:Sheltered, moist to wet areas, well-drained soil.
 
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Asparagales
Orchidaceae
Orchidoideae
Pterostylis
vitrea

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 318; listed as Bunochilus vitreus.


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