Scientific Name: Prasophyllum abblittiorum Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: pallid leek-orchid

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Orchidaceae

Threatened Species Status: Endangered

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: A tiny yellowish-green leek orchid with a single dark-green, tubular leaf, purple at the base, 180-250mm long.

Height (m): 0.04 – 0.07

Flowers: Up to 10 sparsely crowded lemon flowers, a slightly paler labellum lacking a callus.

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Habitat Notes

Only found at two moisture-retentive sites in peaty soil near Arthur River, north-west Tasmania.

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