Diuris callitrophila D.L.Jones 2003

Plant and Flowers in situ Photos by © Colin and Misch Rowan and their The Retired Aussies Website

Fragrance Part sun Cold LATERWinter

Common Name The Callitris Woodland Occuring Diuris - The Oaklands Doubletail Orchid

Flower Size 1 to 1.4" [2.5 to 3.5 cm]

Found in New South Wales Australia as a small to medium sized, cold growing terrestrial species found in Callitris woodlands among grass at elevations of 100 to 140 meters with 2 to 3, conduplicate, straight, linear leaves that blooms in the later spring on an erect, 12 to 20" [30 to 50 cm] long, 3 to 9 flowered inflorescence aqnd carrying slightly fragrant flowers.

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References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Native Orchids of Australia Jones 2006 photo fide

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