Eriochilus helonomos

Eriochilus helonomos, commonly known as swamp bunny orchid, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to Western Australia. It has a single pointed leaf and usually a single white or cream-coloured flower with reddish brown markings. A relatively common species, it usually grows in swampy places. It is distinguished from other bunny orchids by the arrangement of its petals.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Eriochilus helonomos being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Eriochilus pulchellus
• Eriochilus glareosus
• Eriochilus collinus
• Eriochilus petricola
• Eriochilus dilatatus
• Eriochilus cucullatus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Eriochilus

Species

Eriochilus helonomos

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