Diuris behrii

Golden cowslips
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Subtribe: Diuridinae
Genus: Diuris
Species: D. behrii
Binomial name
Diuris behrii
Schltdl.[1]

Diuris behrii (golden cowslips) is a species of orchid which is endemic to Australia. It occurs in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It has grass-like leaves and yellow flowers that appear between September and November in its native range.[2]

References

  1. "Diuris behrii". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  2. Jones, David & Barbara Jones (2000). A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia. Bloomings Books. ISBN 1-876473-24-X.


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