Recorded distribution
Plant
To 35cm tall. Leaf narrow, fleshy, deeply V-shaped. often glaucous. Stem with several prominent bracts, sometimes leaf-like.
Flowers
Greenish, with maroon striped petals, the column lacking the “eyes” of the other two NZ Calochilus species. Labellum maroon-bearded with long strap shaped tip. Fully open flowers have the petals and sepals widely spread.
Flowering
October - December.
Habitat
Montane to lowland on poor, clay ground and peat wetlands.
Conservation
Scattered localities; naturally uncommon, sparse. In Australia.
Notes
Distinguished by its bare strappy labellum tip and absence of the “eyes” of the other two NZ Calochilus species.
Key features
Densely hairy labellum base and lack of “eyes”.
