WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Pterostylis sp. 'Karridale'

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Pterostylis sp. 'Karridale'

Pterostylis sp. 'Karridale' distribution

Pterostylis sp. 'Karridale'

Name and Authority

Pterostylis sp. 'Karridale'

Common Name

Karridale Bird Orchid

Complex Name

Pterostylis barbata/turfosa (Bird Orchids)

Originally Described by

Undescribed

Distribution and Habitat

Karridale, growing in sandy soils in woodlands and shrublands.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · · · · Oct Nov ·

Description

A little-known species 100–200 mm high with a loose, ascending rosette of leaves 10–25 mm across, two to four cauline leaves and one (rarely two) translucent, light green and white flowers 7–9 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is distinguished from the related Bearded Bird Orchid (Pterostylis turfosa) by its smaller flowers.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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