Dipodium atropurpureum
D. L. Jones
Purple hyacinth orchid
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDipodium atropurpureum, commonly known as the purple hyacinth orchid, is a mostly leafless mycoheterotrophic orchid that is endemic to New South Wales. In summer it has up to forty dark pinkish purple to reddish purple flowers with darker spots and blotches on a tall flowering stem.
Description
Purple hyacinth orchid is an orchid in the family Orchidaceae.
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Where It Grows
Roots,
Other Information
Orchidaceae
Notes
An orchid.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 38
