Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Diuris

Species:

Diuris longifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Orchid resprouts from underground tubers after fire; flowering is often enhanced in post-fire seasons.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional methods are not applicable.

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