Recorded distribution
Plant
Up to a metre tall, with many ovate leaves up to 15mm long, and up to 20 flowers.
Flowers
Each to 50mm long, labellum uppermost, red yellow.
Flowering
Wide season; October to January.
Habitat
Supported by surrounding reeds or rushes, usually in wetlands. Northland.
Conservation
Spreading but still uncommon, range restricted. Coloniser.
Notes
A recent coloniser, spreading.
Key features
Of wetlands, distinctive flower on tall plants with many broad leaves.
