WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Microtis

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Microtis media complex (Common Mignonette Orchids)

Microtis distribution

Microtis atrata complex (Dwarf Mignonette Orchids)

Name and Authority

Microtis R.Br.

Common Name

Mignonette Orchids

Originally Described by

Robert Brown in Prodr.Fl.Nov.Holland. 320 (1810)

Flowering Months

Jan · · · · · · Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

Microtis species have a smooth tubular leaf, a smooth flowering stem and up to a 100 small, sweetly scented, green, yellow, red or white flowers in an erect spike. Microtis flowers are similar in shape to those of Leek Orchids (Prasophyllum) but are not inverted and are generally smaller and less colourful. The leaf of most Microtis species is also wholly green or yellowish-green rather than green or purple with a reddish base.

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