Tallong Midge Orchid

Tallong Midge Orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Genoplesium Species: G. plumosum
Binomial name
Genoplesium plumosum

The Tallong Midge Orchid (Genoplesium plumosum) is a tiny flower that grows only in the village of Tallong in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Its discovery brought the village to the attention of botanists and conservationists. This orchid is now a protected species.

External links

• NSW National Parks factsheet
• Endangered species citation
• Recovery Plan