Petrostylis nutans

[Ron-NY]

Petrostylis nutans (nodding greenhood),is terrestrial orchid which grows in moist areas in the open forests around Brisbane.
The full plant shot didn't turn out. A full plant shot can be found at this Aussie site

I wasn't expecting it to bloom until spring. Guess it is on a down under schedule.

 

[goldenrose]

fascinating, the plant looks like a weed!

 

[Rick]

Very cool Ron
Not many folk are attempting the Aussie natives.

 

[SlipperFan]

These are truly weird flowers!

 

[Ron-NY]

I wish I had access to some of the African terrestrials

 

[NYEric]

Nice. There's a fascinating article on Aussie plants in the latest AOS magazine.

 

[Ron-NY]

Updated pics of better quality