Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Diuris

Species:

Diuris tinctoria

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

yellow, brown, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds positively to fire, which stimulates flowering and seed germination in its native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

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

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