Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Tribe Diurideae Scientific name Diuris sulphurea | Order Asparagales Subfamily Orchidoideae Subtribe Diuridinae Rank Species | |
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Similar Diuris, Diuris orientis, Diuris pardina, Diuris drummondii, Diuris behrii | ||
Diuris sulphurea (Tiger Orchid or Hornet Orchid) is a species of orchid which is endemic to Australia.
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Name
The common names are used widely
Occurrence
It occurs in South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and the Queensland. It was one of many species first described by the botanist Robert Brown. It has grass-like leaves and yellow flowers with red-brown blotches. It grows to 50 cm, with flowers up to 30 mm.
References
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