ON THIS PLANT
Acianthus fornicatus, commonly known as bristly mosquito orchid or pixie caps, is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single, heart-shaped leaf and up to ten translucent pinkish-red flowers, and is widespread and common in coastal and near-coastal areas.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Acianthus
- Family
- Orchidaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Pixie caps
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