Botanical name

Disa densiflora

Family

Orchidaceae

Description

Plants up to 35cm tall. Leaves linear-lanceolate, numerous. Inflorescence slender, cylindrical. Flowers dull green, sepals rusty-red to green. Spur 2-3mm long, triangular in cross section and constricted at the base. Lip pendent. Bracts as tall as or overtopping the flowers.

Habitat

Sandy soils - in damp to dry conditions.

Flower Date

October to December, mostly after fire