Notched Onion Orchid (Microtis Arenaria) is a perennial herb in the Orchidaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Microtis arenaria is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia, known for its single hollow, onion-like leaf and densely crowded yellowish-green flowers with a distinctive labellum.

Notched Onion Orchid
Microtis Arenaria
Microtis arenaria is a species of orchid endemic to south-eastern Australia, known for its single hollow, onion-like leaf and densely crowded yellowish-green flowers with a distinctive labellum.
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