Eriochilus pulchellus

Eriochilus pulchellus Hopper & A.P.Br.

Granite Bunny Orchid

Eriochilus dilatatus (White Bunny Orchids)

Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 16:48-49 (2006)

Manjimup to Albany, growing in shallow soil pockets on exposed granite outcrops. The species does not require summer fire to flower.

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An attractive species 50–200 mm high with a smooth margined leaf 5–15 mm long by 3–8 mm wide and up to 10 white, dull green and red flowers 8–12 mm across.

It is distinguished from the closely related White Bunny Orchid (Eriochilus dilatatus) by its fleshier leaves and scapes, more colourful flowers and granite outcrop habitat.

Not Listed