Corybas fimbriatus — a medium houseplant
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Corybas fimbriatus

Corybas Fimbriatus

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Corybas fimbriatus, commonly known as the fringed helmet orchid, is a species of terrestrial orchid endemic to eastern Australia. It has a broad egg-shaped to round leaf and a dark reddish purple to crimson flower with translucent patches. It is similar to C. hispidus but its labellum lacks a creamy-white centre and is not covered with bristly hairs.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Corybas
Family
Orchidaceae
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Corybas fimbriatus flower
PLATE 01 · flower
Corybas fimbriatus flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Corybas fimbriatus habit
PLATE 03 · habit
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