Diuris chryseopsis

Diuris chryseopsis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Subtribe: Diuridinae
Genus: Diuris
Species: D. chryseopsis
Binomial name
Diuris chryseopsis
D.L. Jones, 1998

Diuris chryseopsis, commonly known as the Small Snake Orchid or Common Golden Moths, is a species of orchid that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is found in grassy woodland habitats, often in colonies. Its golden-yellow flowers are held on 10–30 cm stems rising above the grass-like leaves.[1][2]

References

  1. "Diuris chryseopsis". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
  2. Longmore, Sue; Smithyman, Steve; Crawley, Matt (2010). Inland Plants of the Bellarine Peninsula. Bellarine Catchment Network.


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