Prasophyllum sp. 'early'

Prasophyllum sp. 'early'

Scented Autumn Leek Orchid

Prasophyllum parvifolium (Hunched Leek Orchids)

Undescribed

Jarrahdale to Israelite Bay, growing in sandy, sandy-clay and lateritic soils in forests, woodlands and shrublands. In higher rainfall areas it is common on granite outcrops. The species does not require a summer fire to flower.

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An autumn flowering species 150–350 mm high with a smooth tubular leaf 120–300 mm long by 1.5–3 mm wide and up to 12 strongly scented green and white flowers 6–8 mm across. Populations east of the Stirling Range have slightly more colourful flowers and a generally later flowering period to those further west and require further study.

It is distinguished from the related Autumn Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum parvifolium) by its generally less-colourful, unpleasantly-scented flowers and earlier flowering period.

Not Listed