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Endangered tailed leek orchid flowering in Croajingolong

Original: Tailed leek orchid (Prasophyllum appendiculatum) in Croajingolong NP, East Gippsland, VIC. Regarded as endangered in VIC

A sighting of the tailed leek orchid (Prasophyllum appendiculatum) has been reported from Croajingolong National Park in East Gippsland, Victoria. The species is regarded as endangered in Victoria and rare in New South Wales, and is typically only seen after fires. Observers note encouraging early numbers this spring despite drier conditions, a hopeful sign for the fragile native orchid.

Why now: The rare orchid is flowering in good numbers this spring, which is notable for an endangered species usually seen only after fires.

tailed leek orchidPrasophyllum appendiculatumCroajingolong National ParkEast GippslandVictoria

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• Tailed leek orchid (Prasophyllum appendiculatum) in Croajingolong NP, East Gippsland, VIC. Regarded as endangered in VIC (rare in NSW) and often only seen after fires. But good early numbers out this spring despite the drier conditions. # Orchids # OzPlants # Biodiversity #… · silverdory@aus.social · 18

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