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Tall Leek Orchid
Prasophyllum elatum R.Br. 1810

Synonyms

Prasophyllum macrotys Lindl. 1840

Notes

Tbd.

Photos

Prasophyllum elatum — The Tall Leek Orchid is difficult to distinguish from the very similar Bronze Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum giganteum). (Stirling Range, WA, 12 / 09 / 2020)

Prasophyllum elatum — Compared to the Bronze Leek Orchid, the boundary of the inner labellum plate is slightly raised and rounded at the tip. (Stirling Range, WA, 12 / 09 / 2020)

Prasophyllum elatum — Comparison with the size of a thumb. (Stirling Range, WA, 12 / 09 / 2020)

Prasophyllum elatum — View of the full plant in its burnt habitat. (Stirling Range, WA, 12 / 09 / 2020)

Prasophyllum elatum — Comparison of the labellum plate (arrow) of the Bronze Leek Orchid (left) and the Tall Leek Orchid (right).

References

Prasophyllum elatum in the Australian Plant Name Index
Prasophyllum elatum in the Atlas of Living Australia
Prasophyllum elatum in the New South Wales Flora Online
Prasophyllum elatum in the Flora of Victoria
Prasophyllum elatum in the Electronic Flora of South Australia
Prasophyllum elatum in the Western Australian FloraBase