Petalochilus tonellii
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Petalochilus tonellii (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem |
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Caladenia tonellii |
Petalochilus tonellii commonly known as Robust Fingers is a very rare orchid than only occurs in Tasmania, Australia. The species exists in extremely low numbers (35-45) in three populations, none exceeding 20 mature individuals.[1] It is listed as critically endangered under the EPBC Act.
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- ^ Department of the Environment and Heritage. Caladenia tonellii (Robust Fingers)