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Pterostylis squamata

Ruddy Greenhood
Also known as: Oligochaetochilus squamatus (R.Br.) Szlach. +1 more
  • Oligochaetochilus squamatus (R.Br.) Szlach.
  • Pterostylis rufa var. squamata (R.Br.) Fitzg.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Pterostylis squamata (commonly known as Ruddy Greenhood) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Pterostylis is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria

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