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Pterostylis sp. aff. bicolor [Sutton Grange Greenhood]


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Oldfield, D. 2013. Pterostylis sp. aff. bicolor (Sutton Grange). (Orchidaceae) Sutton Grange Greenhood. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultraviol...ange-greenhood/

 

 

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

Maldon Historic Reserve

30 October 2013

Australian Native Wildflower

 

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The Sutton Grange Greenhood occurs only in a limited number of locations within the Goldfields Bioregion of Victoria where it is classified as Endangered. The black tongue-like appendage to the labellum that serves as a trap mechanism for pollinating insects is a distinguishing feature.

 

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Quartz 105 mm f/4.0 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, B+W UV/IR Cut Filter.

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Image Reference: DO51658

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Quartz 105 mm f/4.0 lens, Nikon SB-14 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

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Image Reference: DO51671

 

References:

Department of Sustainability & Environment, 2007 Sutton Grange Greenhood data sheet.

 

 

Atlas of Living Australia http://bie.ala.org.a...(Sutton_Grange)

 

 

Published 28 January 2014

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