ON THIS PLANT
Prasophyllum alpinum, commonly known as the alpine leek orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to Tasmania. It was formerly described as occurring in mainland Australia but has smaller flowers than the species occurring there. It has a single, tube-shaped leaf and up to fourteen green to greenish-brown flowers and grows in subalpine areas.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Prasophyllum
- Family
- Orchidaceae