Pyrorchis - Beak Orchids
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A genus of two species both having large, flat, ground-hugging leaves. They will flower only after a hot summer fire but when this occurs, they will flower in profusion. P. nigricans is very common throughout the south west, while P. forrestii is restricted to the lower south west.

Pyrorchis nigricans Red Beaks, Elephant's Ears	Pyrorchis nigricans Red Beaks, Elephant's Ears	Pyrorchis nigricans Red Beaks Showing location - after a burn	Pyrorchis nigricans Red Beaks Albino Speciman
Pyrorchis nigricans Red Beaks, showing entire plant and leaf - small specimen flowering in non burnt area.	Pyrorchis nigricans Red Beaks Showing close up of single flower
Pyrorchis forrestii Pink Beaks	Pyrorchis forrestii Pink Beaks	Pyrorchis forrestii Pink Beaks Showing entire plant