Diuris sp. 'Albany Highway late'
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Diuris sp. 'Albany Highway late'
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Name and Authority
Common Name
Late Bee Orchid
Complex Name
Diuris laxiflora (Bee Orchids)
Originally Described by
Undescribed
Distribution and Habitat
North Bannister, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in seasonally wet flats.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · · · Oct Nov Dec
Description
A little known species 250–400 mm high with two to four smooth leaves 70–150 mm long by 1–1.5 mm wide and up to five yellow, rich brown marked flowers 9–12 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is related to Bee Orchid (Diuris laxiflora) but has smaller flowers and later flowering period.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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