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Fringed Hare-orchid
(Leporella fimbriata) Flowers in Autumn (Apr - Jun), favours heathland and woodland with heath under-story usually in sandy soil. This species often grows in large colonies and flowers prolifically only after fire. The photo ruler indicates the height of this particular plant - a total of 9 inches (23cm). The leaves are distinctive because of the reddish stripes. The Leporella has the pollinator of a male bullant (myrmecia urens), by means of pseudo-copulation, apparently being attracted to the pheromone mimic. |
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Dark Midge-orchid (Corunastylis
sp aff rufa-
formerly Genoplesium rufum) Flowers in Autumn (Mar - May), favours dry eucalypt forest and woodland in sandy or clayey soils. The photo ruler indicates the height of this particular plant - a total of 6.5 inches (16.5cm). This orchid is variable with red to green colours and can have a large number of crowded flowers. These are poorly studied when it comes to pollination but some of the genus are known to attract small flies. |
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