Pyrorchis nigricans
Fire Orchid
Has been known as Red Beaks and Elephants’ Ears
These orchids were removed from Lyperanthus (Beak Orchids) and placed in the new genus Pyrorchis.
pyr (fire) + orchis (orchid) = Fire Orchid
The common name Beak Orchids no longer applies. Fire Orchids has been selected as the new common name.
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