Cyrtostylis robusta

Cyrtostylis robusta D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Mosquito Orchid

David Jones & Mark Clements in Lindleyana 2:157-160 (1987)

Perth to Israelite Bay, growing in sandy, sandy-clay and granitic soils in forests, woodlands and shrublands. In inland areas northeast of Esperance the species occupies shallow soil pockets on granite outcrops.

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A widespread species 100–300 mm high with a smooth, rounded, ground-hugging leaf 30–60 mm long by 20–50 mm wide and up to eight reddish-brown to greenish-fawn flowers 5–6 mm across.

It has fewer, larger flowers and a broader labellum than the related Midge Orchid (Cyrtostylis huegelii).

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