Leopard Orchid | |
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Diuris pardina at Paddys Ranges State Park | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Diurideae |
Subtribe: | Diuridinae |
Genus: | Diuris |
Species: | D. pardina |
Binomial name | |
Diuris pardina Lindl.[1] |
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Synonyms | |
Diuris maculata Sm. |
Diuris pardina (Leopard Orchid) is a species of orchid which is endemic to Australia. It occurs in South Australia, Tasmania , Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It has grass-like leaves and yellow flowers with red-brown blotches.[2]