WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet

Pterostylis sp. 'robust'

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Name and Authority

Pterostylis sp. 'robust'

Common Name

Caldyanup Snail Orchid

Complex Name

Pterostylis nana (Snail Orchids)

Originally Described by

Undescribed

Distribution and Habitat

Walpole to Manjimup, growing in clay soils in seasonally wet flats and drainage lines.

Flowering Months

· · · · · · · · Sep Oct Nov ·

Description

A robust species 100–280 mm high with four to five basal leaves forming a ground hugging or ascending basal rosette 25–35 mm across, three to six cauline leaves and one (rarely two) translucent, green and white flowers 7–10 mm across.

Distinguishing Features

It is distinguished from the other members of the Pterostylis nana complex by its relatively large flowers, broad petals and late flowering period.

WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)

Not Listed

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