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Marung Leek Orchid. Only found in Callitris Woodland at Terrick Terrick NP.

Different outcrop for this threatened grass

On a channel bank beside Tennyson Road

Similar to C. appressa. Much smaller, spreading rhizomatous not large tight clump. Up high on escarpment amongst Poa lab, Themeda, Bursaria and weedy grasses. To 45cm high.

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Had a thick layer of a clear, slimy jelly like substance on the underside of the leaves and surrounding the stems. Mauve leaf underside and stems. Also mauve small flowers.

3 or 4 small plants 5m off White Box Rd to the E.

This orchid was idenified last year. These pictures show how it looks at this time of year before flowers have fully formed.