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has one species of Eriochilus (E. cucullatus,
parson's bands or autumn orchid). This is a
moderate-sized, erect ground orchid that is widespread and
common in heath, woodland and moorland in Tasmania.
It has a single, relatively broad, ground hugging leaf
(that is often absent at the time of flowering). The erect
stems carry between one and five moderate sized flowers
(up to 2cm wide). The white or pink lower sepals are the
conspicuous part of the flowers.
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