Corybas aconitiflorus — a medium houseplant
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Corybas aconitiflorus

Corybas Aconitiflorus

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Corybas aconitiflorus, commonly known as the cradle orchid or spurred helmet orchid, is a species of terrestrial orchid endemic to eastern Australia, occurring from south-east Queensland to Tasmania. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Corybas
Family
Orchidaceae
PLATES
Corybas aconitiflorus flower
PLATE 01 · flower
Corybas aconitiflorus flower
PLATE 02 · flower
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