Diuris drummondii

Diuris drummondii Lindl.

Tall Donkey Orchid

Diuris laxiflora (Bee Orchids)

John Lindley in Sketch Veg.Swan R. 51 (1840)

Gingin to Albany with a disjunct population north west of Northampton, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in seasonally wet flats, flowering best in the season following summer fire.

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A tall species 500–1000 mm high with two to four smooth, terete leaves 200–250 mm long by 4–8 mm wide and up to eight pale yellow, brown marked flowers 25–35 mm across.

It is closely related to Late Donkey Orchid (Diuris emarginata), predominantly differing in its taller stature and larger flowers.

Threatened (Endangered)