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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Microtis unifolia (Forst.f.) Reichb.f.

Terrestrial orchid with a solitary leaf, sheathed for about two thirds of its length, and a terminal spike bearing numerous very small greenish flowers.  To 40cm.  Beadle describes 4 other species which are sometimes regarded as variants of Microtis unifolia.  [Jones, FNSW, Beadle].

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [O.63/1850].  Collected at Nangus in southern NSW, a Macarthur family grazing property.  The identification of this plant is uncertain.

Notes

See notes at ‘Orchid species unidentified no.3’.

Published Jan 26, 2010 - 05:34 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 01:15 PM

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Family Orchidaceae
Category
Region of origin

Eastern Australia
Synonyms
Common Name

Common onion orchid
Name in the Camden Park Record

Orchid no.29 
Confidence level low