This terrestrial orchid grows in moist areas in the open
eucalypt forests around Brisbane.
The non-flowering rosette has up to 6 stalked leaves to about 25mm by
15mm. The plants which flower do not have rosettes, but have a flower stem
to 25cm tall with up to 5 stem bracts. The flower is green with white
stripes to about 19mm tall. The protruding sinus of this species is very
distinctive.
This species is very similar to Pterostylis
russellii but can be distinguished by the labellum only just
protruding from the sinus. |