Prasophyllum brownii

Prasophyllum brownii Rchb.f.

Prasophyllum ellipticum

Christmas Leek Orchid

Prasophyllum elatum (Tall Leek Orchids)

Heinrich Reichenbach in Beitr.Syst.Pflanzenk. 16 (1871)

Perth to Albany with disjunct populations east of Esperance, growing in sandy, sandy-clay and lateritic soils in forests, woodlands, shrublands and seasonally wet flats, in many areas inhabiting rotting tree stumps and fallen logs. The species is confined to seasonally wet areas in the northern and eastern part of its range but occupies a range of habitats in the higher rainfall lower southwest. The species does not require a summer fire to flower.

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A late flowering species 400–1200 mm high with a smooth tubular leaf 600–1000 mm long by 7–10 mm wide and up to 80 green, white and fawn flowers 10–12 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Tall Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum elatum) by its white and fawn flowers and later flowering period.

Not Listed