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Acianthus R.Br. >
Labellum
with 2 well developed basal glands
Acianthus
consider the other alternative
Sepals not long-
filiform
, up to 20 mm long.
Perianth
brown, green or pinkish
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Petals reflexed against the
ovary
.
Column
prominently exserted.
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Flowers 12–16 mm long, purplish.
Labellum
5 mm long or longer. Plant 6–30 cm high. Flowers 1–10.
Perianth
usually pale reddish-brown, sometimes green, up to 20 mm long. Widespread. Fl. May–Sept. Mosquito Orchid
Acianthus exsertus