Prasophyllum sp. 'eastern wheatbelt'

Prasophyllum sp. 'eastern wheatbelt'

Eastern Wheatbelt Leek Orchid

Prasophyllum elatum (Tall Leek Orchids)

Undescribed

Kellerberrin to Ravensthorpe, growing in sandy soils in shrublands, flowering best in the season following summer fire.

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A little known species 300–700 mm high with a smooth tubular leaf 300–800 mm long by 7–10 mm wide and up to 50 dark brown to purplish-brown flowers 8–10 mm across.

It is similar in morphology to Darling Scarp Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum cuneatum) and may be an inland form of that species.

Not Listed