Prasophyllum paulinae

Prasophyllum paulinae D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Prasophyllum paulineae

Pauline's Laughing Leek Orchid

Prasophyllum gracile (Small Leek Orchids)

David Jones & Mark Clements in Nuytsia 10:414, 416, Fig. 3 (1996)

Denmark to Two Peoples Bay with a disjunct population east of Esperance, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in seasonally wet flats. The species does not require a summer fire to flower.

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A rare species 150–250 mm high with a smooth tubular leaf 100–200 mm long by 4–5 mm wide and up to 70 yellowish-green and purple flowers 4–5 mm across.

It is distinguished from the closely related Laughing Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum macrostachyum) by its shorter lateral sepals, broader labellum and, where they grow together, usually earlier flowering period.

Priority One

Named in honour of WA Native Orchid Study and Conservation Group member(s): Pauline Heberle