Botanical name

Disa racemosa

Family

Orchidaceae

Common Name

Vlei Disa, Rose Disa
Disa racemosa
Disa racemosa
Disa racemosa
Disa racemosa
Disa racemosa
Disa racemosa

Description

Plants up to 1 metre tall, erect. Radical (arising from base of stem) leaves narrowly lanceolate, grading into cauline leaves. Inflorescence with 2-8 lax pink flowers with darker veins. Dorsal sepal is dish-shaped with an obsolete spur, lateral sepals 15-25mm long.

Habitat

Swampy areas and sandstone seeps

Flower Date

November to December, mostly after fire