Pterostylis rufa

Pterostylis picta, spathulata, frenchii and related

The Rufous Greenhoods
There are numerous orchids in this group of which many remain undescribed. With the exception of the Tuart Rufous Greenhood, they are found from the western edge of the wheatbelt to the edge of the inland desert. Most species start flowering at the end of spring when the soil is drying out and the leaves are often withered when the first flowers open..
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Pterostylis picta Painted Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis picta Painted Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis picta Painted Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis picta Painted Rufous Greenhood
The Painted Rufous Greenhood is distinguished by the lower sepals, which hang mostly straight down, rather than curving up. It is found in a variety of habitats throughout the wheatbelt and flowers from late September to October.
Pterostylis spathulata Spoon-lipped Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis spathulata Spoon-lipped Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis spathulata Spoon-lipped Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis sp. 'Arrowsmith' Exerted Rufous Greenhood
The Spoon-lipped Rufous Greenhood has cupped flowers with very curved lower sepals. It's distribution is similar to that of Pterostylis picta, but is generally found further east.
Pterostylis sp. 'Arrowsmith' Showing entire plant Rufous Greenhood leaves are usually withered by the time the flowers open.	Pterostylis sp. 'Arrowsmith' Unamed Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis frenchii Tuart Rufous Greenhood	Pterostylis frenchii Tuart Rufous Greenhood
The Exerted Rufous Greenhood is a recently discovered species. It's named after its labellum, which is much more prominent than on other Rufous Greenhoods. It is found in a few places on the western edge of the wheatbelt.		This species is the exception to the rule. Unlike most Rufous Greenhoods, this one is found in sandy coastal country between Mandurah and Busselton. It looks similar to Pterostylis picta, but has smaller flowers and shorter stems.