WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Pterostylis sp. 'bloated'

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Pterostylis sp. 'bloated'

Pterostylis sp. 'bloated' distribution

Pterostylis sp. 'bloated'

Name and Authority

Pterostylis sp. 'bloated'

Synonyms (previous names)

Pterostylis sp. Bloated bird orchid

Common Name

Bloated Bird Orchid

Complex Name

Pterostylis barbata/barbata (Bird Orchids)

Originally Described by

Undescribed

Distribution and Habitat

Augusta to Denbarker, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in forests and woodlands above seasonally wet flats.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · · · Sep Oct Nov ·

Description

A large flowered species 160–300 mm high with a loose, ascending rosette of leaves 14–40 mm across, two to four cauline leaves and one (rarely two) translucent, dark green and white flowers 15–18 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is distinguished from the other members of the Pterostylis barbata complex by its larger flowers with a more bloated appearance.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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