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Adenochilus gracilis

<em>Adenochilus gracilis</em>

Usually found in damp beech forests, Adenochilus gracilis is a delicate forest-floor orchid. It is also found in some exotic conifer forests, where it grows in decomposing leaf litter.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: AAQA 6500 Col2377
Photograph by John Johns

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Ian St George. 'Orchids', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/orchids/2/4