Diuris sp. 'Augusta'

Diuris sp. 'Augusta'

Augusta Bee Orchid

Diuris laxiflora (Bee Orchids)

Undescribed

Augusta, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in seasonally wet flats, flowering best in the season following summer fire.

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A geographically restricted species 250–400 mm high with four to six smooth, terete leaves 60–150 mm long by 1.5–2 mm wide and up to five yellow, brown marked flowers 18–25 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Tall Bee Orchid (Diuris carinata) by its more south-westerly distribution, slightly smaller flowers and generally later flowering period.

Not Listed