Diuris tinkeri D.L.Jones & C.J.French
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Diuris tinkeri
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Diuris sp. 'Eneabba'
Common Name
Arrowsmith Pansy Orchid
Complex Name
Diuris corymbosa (Donkey Orchids)
Originally Described by
David Jones & Christopher French in Austral.Orchid Rev. 78(4):37-40 (2013)
Distribution and Habitat
Three Springs to Gingin, growing in sandy soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · Jul Aug Sep · · ·
Description
A distinctive species 250–500 mm high with two to three smooth leaves 120–150 mm long by 6–8 mm wide and up to seven yellow, brown and purple flowers 25–30 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is related to Large Pansy Orchid (Diuris magnifica) but has smaller, usually paler coloured flowers and a more northerly distribution.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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