WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Diuris sp. 'Arrowsmith late'

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Name and Authority

Diuris sp. 'Arrowsmith late'

Common Name

Little Northern Bee Orchid

Complex Name

Diuris laxiflora (Bee Orchids)

Originally Described by

Undescribed

Distribution and Habitat

North east of Eneabba, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils along the edges of natural springs.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · · · · Oct Nov ·

Description

A geographically restricted species 200–300 mm high with two to three smooth basal leaves 100–130 mm long by 1–2 mm wide and up to five yellow, brown marked flowers 10–12 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is related to Bee Orchid (Diuris laxiflora) with which it often grows but has smaller flowers and a later flowering period.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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