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FAMILY : Orchidaceae GENUS: Sarcochilus SPECIES: Australis
HEIGHT: 30-40cm WIDTH:Trailing plant  

DESCRIPTION: Gunn’s Tree Orchid-A rare and beautiful orchid found only in Tasmania

PROPAGATION: No
CULTIVATION: No
FROST HARDY: Yes
SUITABLE FOR (e.g. rockeries, tubs etc.): No
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION: Wet sclerophyll forests near the the east and north coasts
FLOWERING PERIOD: November/December
PHOTO SUPPLIED BY: Trevor Yaxley