Pterostylis truncata

Brittle greenhood
Pterostylis truncata growing near Armidale
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Cranichideae
Genus: Pterostylis
Species:
P. truncata
Binomial name
Pterostylis truncata
Synonyms[1]

Diplodium truncatum (Fitzg.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis truncata, commonly known as the brittle greenhood or little dumpies,[2] is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. It is easily distinguished from other greenhood orchids by its short habit and relatively large, "dumpy", green, white and brown flowers. It is widespread and common in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory but is classed as "endangered" in Victoria due to habitat loss as a result of urbanisation.

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