Available 1 x Pterostylis pedunculata?/ohpioglossa? Actual pot you will receive pictured. Included are multiple individuals as seen and one Viola bentonicfolia
question mark on species as unfortunately our terrestrial collections have been mixed.
Ecology
Pterostylis pedunculata, commonly known as the Tall Greenhood, is a species of orchid native to Australia. This terrestrial orchid is distinguished by its unique appearance, with a long, slender stem and a distinctive flower. The plant typically grows in woodlands, heathlands, and coastal regions, often in areas with well-drained soils.
Key features of Pterostylis pedunculata include:
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Leaves: The plant has a rosette of basal leaves that are broad and lance-shaped, typically growing at the base of the plant.
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Flower: The flower is quite striking, with a hood-like structure, or "galea," which is green and sometimes tinged with brown. It has a long, slender peduncle (flower stem), which gives the species its common name, the Tall Greenhood. The flower’s shape resembles a helmet or hood, which is characteristic of many species in the Pterostylis genus.
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Habitat: Pterostylis pedunculata is often found in areas with moderate rainfall and prefers open woodlands and grassy clearings. It blooms in the spring and early summer, attracting pollinators like insects.
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Distribution: The species is primarily found in southeastern Australia, including parts of Victoria and New South Wales.
Overall, Pterostylis pedunculata is a fascinating and unique orchid species, notable for its distinct flower structure and ecological role in its native habitat.
Note:
- Protect your local biodiversity, do not release any plant into your local environment even if native. Plants from cultivated sources may not be of genetic local provenance and interfere with local population ecology and genetics
- We do our best to check for hitch hikers before sending but we can't guarantee there wont be any. We suggest all plants be quarantined to contain any potential hitchhikers (algae to aquatic & land snails/inverts ) no matter the supplier
- Apologies we cannot send plants internationally to WA, TAS or NT (Biosecurity)
- Please pay for plants/items by 1pm Saturday to give us time to package the plants before post day Mondays. Payment after 1pm Saturday will mean plants posted the following week. If there is a public holiday during the post week we will post the following week to avoid the plant spending excess time in transit
- Be aware we cannot claim responsibility for delayed times in postage.
- We do our best to carefully package & post on Sundays/Mondays to minimise delays in transit. We care about our plant life some of which are rare, we want the plants to arrive to you in the best possible condition. But please note some factors are out of our control especially in current times
Happy Growing
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