A green orchid flower with a furry stem.

There are several historical records of the small bearded greenhood orchid (Pterostylis tasmanica) from Wellington but it is now believed to be Regionally Extirpated. This photo is from Nelson, by Chris Ecroyd via iNaturalist (CC-BY-NC)Read more


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