Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Diuris

Species:

Diuris protena

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, brown, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Orchid species in southwestern Australia often respond positively to fire, which can stimulate flowering and reduce competition.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash