Diuris sp. 'late northern'
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Diuris sp. 'late northern'
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Name and Authority
Common Name
Dark Donkey Orchid
Complex Name
Diuris corymbosa (Donkey Orchids)
Originally Described by
Undescribed
Distribution and Habitat
Eneabba to north of Dongara, growing in sandy soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · Aug Sep · · ·
Description
A distinctive dark flowered species 200–300 mm high with two to three smooth leaves 120–200 mm long by 4–8 mm wide and up to five rich reddish-brown and yellow flowers 20–25 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It often grows in the same area as Dainty Donkey Orchid (Diuris refracta) and Early Donkey Orchid (D. perialla) but has darker coloured flowers and flowers after those species have finished.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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