Tiger Orchid

Diuris sulphurea

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It has up to three leaves, and a flowering stem with up to seven bright yellow flowers with dark brown markings. Flowers are produced in clusters of up to about seven flowers and flowering period is in spring from about October to November.

Size

Can grow to around 50cm tall

Habitat

Widespread in heaths and open woodlands

Distribution

Eastern Australia From QLD to SA including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

2 recorded sightings in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Oz Native Plants (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Tiger Orchid
Scientific name: Diuris sulphurea R.Br. 1810
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Plant Life › Orchids
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

hornet orchid

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