Botanical name
Disa atricapillaFamily
Orchidaceae
Description
A perennial up to 30cm with narrow cauline leaves (arising from the stem). The unusual coloured inflorescence is corymbose (flat-topped) with up to 20 flowers, the large wing-like side sepals are red and white with black tips, the petals and lip are maroon and speckled.
Habitat
Seepage areas and damp localities, often flowering after these seepages have dried out.
Flower Date
November to December, mostly after fire