Corybas aconitiflorus
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Corybas aconitiflorus, commonly known as the cradle orchid[2] or spurred helmet orchid,[3] is a species of terrestrial orchid endemic to eastern Australia, occurring from south-east Queensland to Tasmania.[1] The small flowers have a hooded appearance as the uppermost sepal hides most of the rest of the flower. It is the type species of the genus Corybas.
Quick Facts Cradle orchid, Scientific classification ...
Cradle orchid | |
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Corybas aconitiflorus near Minyon Falls | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Diurideae |
Genus: | Corybas |
Species: | C. aconitiflorus |
Binomial name | |
Corybas aconitiflorus | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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