Plants of the Castlemaine District
  Large Autumn Greenhood - native (Pterostylis revoluta)
   	
   	
   	
      	
	
	
Family: Orchidaceae  (Orchid family).
   
Native to eastern Australia.
Recognise by
- its single very large (to 4.5cm) flower
 - the autumn flowering time
 - the lateral sepals which taper to long points. 
 
 
It is a common autumn orchid.  Its large size, its curved hood and its time of flowering makes this an easily recognised orchid.
Photos 1:  The Monk. 2: Castlemaine North.