Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi)

Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BNM-N00917 | Prasophyllum colensoi
Species profile

Prasophyllum colensoi

Leek Orchid

FamilyOrchidaceae GenusPrasophyllum NZ statusEndemic ConservationNot Threatened

Prasophyllum colensoi, the leek orchid, is an endemic New Zealand orchid found from coastal wetlands and scrub to alpine tussock and fellfield. Its flowers range from green and yellowish-green to reddish or maroon. NZTCS 2023: Not Threatened.

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Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BNM-N01008 | Prasophyllum colensoi
Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BMcQ-N00602 | Prasophyllum colensoi
Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BNM-N01321 | Prasophyllum colensoi
Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BNM-N01010 | Prasophyllum colensoi
Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BNM-N00982 | Prasophyllum colensoi
Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum colensoi), Orchidaceae, photographed in New Zealand by Bryce McQuillan
BNM-N00917 | Prasophyllum colensoi
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