The Orchids of Western Australia

Bird Orchids

 

Pterostylis barbata – Bird Orchid

The Bird Orchid is the most common and is distinctive for its translucent flower with dark green reticulate (netted) markings and a sparsely-fringed labellum.

Bird Orchid Bird Orchid Bird Orchid Bird Orchid Bird Orchid leaf


 

Pterostylis turfosa – Bearded Bird Orchid

Distinguished by its densely-hairy labellum.

Bearded Bird Orchid


 

Pterostylis sp. – Esperance Bearded Bird Orchid

Distinguished by its lighter green colouration and the longer points to its sepals.

Pterostylis sp

 

Pterostylis sp. – Dwarf Bearded Bird Orchid

Dwarf Bird Orchid Dwarf Bird Orchid

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