Pterostylis melagramma [Tall Greenhood]

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Oldfield, D. 2014. Pterostylis melagramma D.L. Jones (Orchidaceae) Tall Greenhood. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultraviol...ripe-greenhood/

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

Maldon Historic Reserve

15 August 2014

Australian Native Wildflower

 

Comment

Pterostylis melagramma grows up to 80 cm tall in heathland and open forest where this particular example was found.

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/180 s @ f/11 ISO 200, B+W UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO53418

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nikon SB-14 flash, 1/180s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO53419

 

References:

Jones, D. & B. A Field Guide to the Native Orchids of Southern Australia, Bloomings Books, 2000, p. 207

Kuiter, R.H. Victoria’s Greenhoods & Rustyhoods, Aquatic Photographics, 2013, p. 118

 

Atlas of Living Australia http://bie.ala.org.a...ylis+melagramma

 

Published 26 August 2014