Diuris pardina
| Leopard Orchid | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Diuris pardina at Paddys Ranges State Park | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Subtribe: | Diuridinae |
| Genus: | Diuris |
| Species: | D. pardina |
| Binomial name | |
| Diuris pardina Lindl.[1] | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Diuris maculata Sm. | |
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][3]
Leopard orchid Diuris pardina. Tasmania
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 1-876473-24-X.
- ↑ http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/79124/20110622-0000/www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/residents/yarra_ranges_plant_directory/lower_storey/orchids/diuris_pardina.html
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