The Orchids of Western Australia

Pterostylis exserta

 

Pterostylis exserta – Exserted Rufous Greenhood

It is most distinctive in the manner in which the labellum stands out from the flattened lateral sepals. The semi-translucent flowers are prominently striped pale fawn and green and the labellum has a number of long marginal and basal hairs.

Pterostylis exerta Pterostylis exerta Pterostylis exerta leaf

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