Pterostylis obtusa

Pterostylis obtuse ‘Mello Spirit’, CBR/AOS (provisional)

NS                      4.0                     4.0

Galea                   1.1                     2.0

Lateral sepal           0.6                     3.8

Lip                     0.2                     1.0

One flower solitary to 28 cm; flower translucent white with bright green stripes; galea erect for three-quarters of its length; lateral sepals embracing galea; lip about 10 mm x 3 mm oblong dark brown; colony growing in 15-cm plastic bulb pot; growing medium Pro-mix covered with Turface; recognized for rarity and educational value; native to Australia.

20143454  Atlanta Judging Center

Pterostylis obtusa R.Br., Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl.: 327 (1810).
This name is accepted.

Pterostylis obtusa, award 20143454, has been confirmed to be Pterostylis obtusa by SITF (Feb 2015).