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Hare Orchid
Leporella fimbriata

Notes

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Photos

Leporella fimbriata
Hare Orchids are unique in their appearance and cannot be confused with any other species. (West Coolup, WA, 03 / 05 / 2014)
Leporella fimbriata
The colouration of the flowers is generally quite variable. (West Coolup, WA, 03 / 05 / 2014)
Leporella fimbriata
Hare Orchids are often found in larger groups. (West Coolup, WA, 28 / 04 / 2017)
Leporella fimbriata
Due to their colour and small size, the flowers are perfectly camouflaged and extremely difficult to find. (West Coolup, WA, 03 / 05 / 2014)
Leporella fimbriata
Another view of the distinctive flower. (West Coolup, WA, 28 / 04 / 2017)
Leporella fimbriata
Despite fading colours, the flowers often remain recognisable for many weeks after pollination. (West Coolup, WA, 08 / 06 / 2013)
Leporella fimbriata
Each flower stem usually carries up to three flowers, but this spectacular specimen has four. (Yathroo, WA, 06 / 06 / 2015)
Leporella fimbriata
The small, characteristic leaves are much easier to spot than the flowers, in particular in open areas. (West Coolup, WA, 08 / 06 / 2013)
Leporella fimbriata
A dense carpet of leaves often covers the ground, with only few plants producing flowers in any particular year. (West Coolup, WA, 29 / 06 / 2014)
Leporella fimbriata
Hare Orchids usually grow in large colonies of sometimes hundreds of individuals. (Martin, WA, 16 / 08 / 2015)

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