Diuris chryseopsis
Diuris chryseopsis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Diurideae |
Subtribe: | Diuridinae |
Genus: | Diuris |
Species: | D. chryseopsis |
Binomial name | |
Diuris chryseopsis D.L. Jones, 1998 | |
Diuris chryseopsis, commonly known as the Small Snake Orchid or Common Golden Moths, is a species of orchid that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is found in grassy woodland habitats, often in colonies. Its golden-yellow flowers are held on 10–30 cm stems rising above the grass-like leaves.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Diuris chryseopsis". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
- ↑ Longmore, Sue; Smithyman, Steve; & Crawley, Matt (2010). Inland Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine Catchment Network.
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