Botanical name

Disa atricapilla

Family

Orchidaceae
Disa atricapilla
Disa atricapilla
Disa atricapilla
Disa atricapilla
Disa atricapilla
Disa atricapilla

Description

A perennial up to 30cm with narrow cauline leaves (arising from the stem). The unusual coloured inflorescence is corymbose (flat-topped) with up to 20 flowers, the large wing-like side sepals are red and white with black tips, the petals and lip are maroon and speckled.

Habitat

Seepage areas and damp localities, often flowering after these seepages have dried out.

Flower Date

November to December, mostly after fire