Mignonette orchids (Microtis media)
Description
The two subspecies of M. media are deciduous, chlorophyllous, sympodial, tuberoid terrestrial orchids with a single, cylindrical leaf that encloses the stem. The tiny flowers are green, arranged spiral in a spike or raceme around the erect and tall central stalk, and appear between September and January. The lowermost flowers are close to the exit of the stalk from the sheathing leaf. The dorsal sepal is sharp-pointed and forms a hood over the column. The lateral sepals are oblong and sometimes recurved. The dorsal sepal often keeps the oblong petals out of sight. The labellum is ovate-oblong with united basal calli. The lobed lip has a rough, irregular margin.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Microtis
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