Pterostylis hamiltonii and related

The Shell Orchids
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There are around seven different shell orchids found in the south west. A colony forming orchid, they can sometimes be seen in huge numbers. They are found in almost all areas of the south west from the wet south coast to the dry interior. The shell orchids are similar in shape to the snail orchids, but are much larger.

Pterostylis hamiltonii Red-veined Shell Orchid	Pterostylis hamiltonii Group of plants	Pterostylis scabra Green-veined Shell Orchid	Pterostylis rogersii Curled-tongue Shell Orchid
Pterostylis aspera Brown Veined Shell Orchid	Pterostylis aspera Brown Veined Shell Orchid	Pterostylis aspera Brown Veined Shell Orchid