Prasophyllum odoratissimum

Prasophyllum odoratissimum D.L.Jones

Paraprasophyllum odoratissimum

Fragrant Leek Orchid

Prasophyllum elatum (Tall Leek Orchids)

David Jones in Orchadian 12:53-54, 55 (1996)

Augusta to Toolinna Cove, growing in sandy soil on consolidated coastal dunes, flowering best in the season following summer fire.

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A coastal species 150–400 mm high with a dull smooth tubular leaf 200–500 mm long by 5–8 mm wide and up to 30 white, green and fawn, sweetly scented flowers 10–12 mm across.

Unlike most other members of the Prasophyllum elatum complex it has widely splayed rather than united lateral sepals.

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