Pterostylis turfosa

Pterostylis turfosa Endl.

Pterostylis sp. 'Esperance'; Plumatichilos turfosus

Bearded Bird Orchid

Pterostylis barbata/turfosa (Bird Orchids)

Stephan Endlicher in Lehm., Pl.Preiss. 2: 5 (1846)

Dardanup to Israelite Bay, growing in sandy soils in forests, woodlands and shrublands. In some areas it occupies shallow soil pockets on granite outcrops.

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A southern species 100–200 mm high with a loose, ascending rosette of leaves 12–35 mm across, two to four cauline leaves and one (rarely two) translucent, light green and white flowers 9–11 mm across.

It is distinguished from Late Bird Orchid (Pterostylis serotina) by its less bloated appearance, thinner sepals and generally earlier flowering period.

Not Listed