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Diuris pardina

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Leopard Orchid
Diuris pardina at Paddys Ranges State Park
Scientific classification
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Diurideae
Subtribe:
Diuridinae
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D. pardina
Binomial name
Diuris pardina
Synonyms

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]

Leopard orchid Diuris pardina. Tasmania












References

  1. ^ "Diuris pardina". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. ^ Jones, David & Barbara Jones (2000). A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia. Bloomings Books. ISBN 187647324X.