This common deciduous terrestrial orchid grows in open forests around
Brisbane. Its yellow flowers are easily seen above the grass when in
flower.
Its grass like leaves grow to 50cm by 4mm. The flower stem grows
to 60mm tall with up to 7 30mm yellow flowers.
This distinctive orchid is easily identified by the single ridge on the
labellum and the two brown blotches on the dorsal sepal. It can not
be confused with any other orchid. |