Prasophyllum calcicola

Prasophyllum calcicola R.J.Bates

Paraprasophyllum calcicola

Limestone Leek Orchid

Prasophyllum gracile (Small Leek Orchids)

Robert John Bates in J.Adelaide Bot.Gard. 11:179-182, Fig.1 (1989)

Zuytdorf Cliffs to Toolina Cove, growing in calcareous sandy soils in coastal woodlands and shrublands. The species is also found in coastal South Australia. The species does not require a summer fire to flower.

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A coastal species 40–150 mm high with a smooth tubular leaf 50–150 mm long by 2–3 mm wide and up to 12 yellowish-green flowers 3–4 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Laughing Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum macrostachyum) by its smaller, paler coloured flowers, coastal distribution and preference for well drained, rather than swampy habitat.

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