Diuris pardina
Appearance
Leopard Orchid | |
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Diuris pardina at Paddys Ranges State Park | |
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Tribe: | Diurideae
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Subtribe: | Diuridinae
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Species: | D. pardina
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Diuris pardina | |
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Diuris maculataSm. |
Diuris pardina (Leopard Orchid) is a species of orchid which is endemic to Australia. It occurs in South Australia, Tasmania , Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It has grass-like leaves and yellow flowers with red-brown blotches.[2]
References
- ^ "Diuris pardina". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Jones, David & Barbara Jones (2000). A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia. Bloomings Books. ISBN 187647324X.