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Black-striped greenhood orchid

Pterostylis melagramma

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

A small terrestrial greenhood orchid. The black striped labellum will flip up when touched, trapping the insect inside and making sure it is fully covered with pollen before it gets out again.

Habitat:

Dry sclerophyll bushland.

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Pterostylis melagramma

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rutasandinas
Hermosa orquidea por favor agregala ala mission Orchids of the World Gracias http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9525140

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Flowers of Oceania
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Orchids of the Americas

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PublishedApril 25, 2011

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