Calochilus holtzei F.Muell.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Calochilus holtzei
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Calochortus holtzei
Common Name
Tall beard orchid
Originally Described by
Ferdinand von Mueller in Victorian Naturalist 8(2):180 (1892)
Distribution and Habitat
Flowering Months
Jan · · · · · · · · · · Dec
Description
A tall species 500–1000 mm high with a smooth leaf 250–500 mm long by 12–20 mm wide and up to 40 variably coloured dull green, yellow and red flowers 8–12 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the other Kimberley Beard Orchids by its tall flower scapes that are up to 1 m high and more numerous flowers.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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