Plants of the Castlemaine District
Midge Orchids - native (Corunastylis species)
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family).
Identification:
- they are small slender orchids
- they flower in autumn
- the flowers are generally dark coloured
- the lateral sepals are upturned
- the flowers are not hairy.
This orchid does not yet have a formal scientific name. The temporary name shows that it has affinities to Corunastylis rufum.
Photos: Dark Midge Orchids. Yarraandoo. All photos this page: Geraldine Harris.
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