A small ground orchid growing to about 20cm tall. The flower is small with a distinctive striped labellum that also has a mass of dark calli. Petals and dorsal sepals turn downwards. Grows in open woodland.
It is found in isolated areas over the whole southwest of WA.
Flowering start in September and ends in October.
Identification
The main flower colour is red. Small orchid with distinctive red and white striped labellum.
References
Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia. Bob Liddelow
Created: 28 Mar 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 18 Aug 2014 - Member - John and Val
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