Genus species; Calochilus campestis
Meaning of name; Beautiful lipped - from flat land
Family; Orchidaceae
Common name; Copper beard orchid
Features; Terestial orchid;
Aspect;
Habitat; Open forest, ridges and slopes; scattered individuals; Grasslands
Soil;
Landscape uses;
Leaves; Linear lanceolate, 3 cornered in cross section, dark green;
Flowering; Stems to 60cm tall bearing 5-15 flowers 18mm across; September to October;
Fruit;
Seed type;
Dispersal vector; No special morphology.
Problems;
Ecological values; Self pollination and by Scollid wasp;