Pterostylis leptochila

Pterostylis leptochila M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones

Oligochaetochilus leptochilus

Ravensthorpe Rufous Greenhood

Pterostylis rufa (Rufus Greenhoods)

Mark Clements & David Jones in Austral.Orchid Res. 1:123 (1989)

Ongerup to Munglinup, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.

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A geographically restricted species 100–250 mm high with seven to 12 leaves forming a ground-hugging basal rosette 40–55 mm across and up to five translucent, olive-green and white or brown and white flowers 9–11 mm across.

It is distinguished from Painted Rufous Greenhood (Pterostylis picta) by its larger, broader lateral sepals which have a more cupped appearance and smaller, less fleshy labellum.

Not Listed