Pterostylis sp. 'Eyre'

Pterostylis sp. 'Eyre'

Eyre Rufous Greenhood

Pterostylis rufa (Rufus Greenhoods)

Undescribed

North of Eyre, growing in sandy soil pockets on the tops and slopes of limestone cliffs and in deeper soils at the base.

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An eastern species 100–180 mm high with six to 10 leaves forming a ground-hugging basal rosette 30–60mm across and up to six translucent, green or fawn striped flowers 8–10 mm across

It is distinguished from the related Spoon-lipped Rufous Greenhood (Pterostylis spathulata) by its smaller predominantly green flowers and easterly distribution.

Not Listed