| Lilac leek orchid | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Tribe: | Diurideae |
| Genus: | Prasophyllum |
| Species: | P. colemaniarum
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| Binomial name | |
| Prasophyllum colemaniarum | |
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Prasophyllum colemaniarum, commonly known as lilac leek orchid[2] or Bayswater leek orchid,[3] is a species of orchid endemic to Victoria. It has a single tubular leaf and between ten and forty greenish brown, lavender and pink flowers. It is only known from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and is thought to be extinct.
- ^ a b "Prasophyllum colemaniarum". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Approved Conservation Advice for Prasophyllum colemaniae (Lilac Leek-orchid)" (PDF). Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Jones, David L. (2006). A complete guide to native orchids of Australia including the island territories. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: New Holland. p. 198. ISBN 1877069124.