Diuris
Donkey Orchids
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This genus is one of the most recognised genus' in Western Australia with their bright yellow flowers. Species of Diuris can be found in most habitats for much of the year.
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Quite common in the Perth Hills, this species flowers
early from mid July
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Diuris longifolia |
Diuris longifolia |
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This species is more purple and flowers later than
the Pansy Orchid (D. magnifica)
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A purple reletive of D. magnifica found in
the Perth Hills
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A close relative of the normal D. laxiflora,
this orchid grows only in swamps in and around the Perth metro area.
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This dainty orchid is common on winter wet and swampy
areas
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Diuris magnifica has large colourful flowers
and is very common on remnant bushland within the Perth metro area
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D. drummondii flowers from November to January
and can grow up to 1 metre tall. Found in swamps.
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D. setacea flowers only after summer fires
and is found in gravelly soils. Has many spirally twisted leaves.
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