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Common golden moths (Diuris chryseopsis)

Description

Diuris chryseopsis, commonly known as the small snake orchid or common golden moths, is a species of orchid that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It is found in grassy woodland habitats, often in colonies. Its golden-yellow flowers are held on 10–30 cm stems rising above the grass-like leaves.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Diuris