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Gastrodia molloyi

Gastrodia molloyi Lehnebach & J.R.Rolfe
Gastrodia molloyi
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Gastrodia molloyi is a species in the Orchidaceae family, native to New Zealand. It was first described in 2016 by Carlos Adolfo Lehnebach and Jeremy Rolfe in the journal Phytotaxa. The specific epithet honors Brian Molloy, a New Zealand botanist.

Description

Gastrodia molloyi belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is found in New Zealand. The species was formally described in 2016 by Carlos Adolfo Lehnebach and Jeremy Rolfe in the journal Phytotaxa. The name molloyi was given to honor Brian Molloy, a notable New Zealand botanist.

Distribution

New Zealand North · New Zealand South

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