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Jug Orchid

Pterostylis recurva

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Description:

Endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. Stem is about 40cm tall, with each flower "jug" being about 3cm long.

Habitat:

Dry eucalypt forest of mainly Marri and Jarrah.

Reference Links:

Pterostylis recurva - Wikipedia

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