Prasophyllum odoratum R.S.Rogers 1909

Another Aspect

Photos by Colin Rowan and his Retired Aussie's Website

SWEETLY

Common Name Anglesea Leek Orchid - The Scented Leek Orchid

Flower Size 3/5" " [1.5 cm]

Found in Victoria and South Australia in wooded heathlands and coastal heathlands at elevations of 200 to 500 as a large sized, cold growing terrestrial that blooms in the spring through summer in Australia on an erect 8.4" to 34" [21 to 80 cm] long, 5 to 40 flowered inflorescence with successively opening, sweetly scented flowers.

Synonyms Prasophyllum colemaniae R.S.Rogers 1923; Prasophyllum odoratum var. album R.S.Rogers 1922; Prasophyllum rotundiflorum R.S.Rogers 1909;

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Orchids of Australia Nicholls 1969 drawing fide; Orchids of Australia Nicholls 1969 as P odoratum var album drawing fide; Native Orchids of Australia Jones 2006 as P colemaniae photo good; Native Orchids of Australia Jones 2006 photo good; Native Orchids of Australia Jones 2006 as P rotundiflorum photo good;

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