Underground orchid  (Rhizanthella gardneri)

Range

Endemic to Western Australia, six populations are currently known; these are found in the central wheatbelt near to the town of Corrigin and from locations close to the south coast (5).

Habitat

Rhizanthella gardneri requires the root system of the broom honey myrtle (Melaleuca uncinata) in order to grow, and is always found growing in association with this species (5).

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