Calochilus uliginosus

Calochilus uliginosus D.L.Jones

Calochilus aff. robertsonii; Calochilus sp. South-west swamps

Swamp Beard Orchid

David Jones in Austral.Orchid Res. 5:72 (2006)

Gingin to Two Peoples Bay, growing in sandy and sandy-clay soils in seasonally wet flats and drainage lines. In high rainfall areas the species can also be found growing in soil pockets on granite outcrops.

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A swamp loving species 150–600 mm high with a smooth leaf 150–300 mm long by 8–12 mm wide and up to seven dull, green, yellow and red-purple flowers 18–20 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Wandoo Beard Orchid (Calochilus stramenicola) by its swampy rather than woodland habitat.

Not Listed