Southern Swamp Orchid
Phaius australis
Family Orchidaceae
Endangered — AUS: Endangered, NSW: Endangered, QLD: Endangered
About
Phaius tankervilleae var. australis, also known as common swamp orchid, southern swamp-orchid, swamp lily or island swamp-orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. It is an evergreen, terrestrial herb with large, crowded pseudobulbs, large pleated leaves and flowers that are reddish brown on the inside and white outside.
How to spot it
Real occurrence confirmed near Nerang National Park (Atlas of Living Australia, 2020) — no separate physical description was available on Wikipedia for this species, see the source link for more.
Documented on these trails
Found in
- Nerang National Park — South East Queensland hikes