These orchids have numerous tiny flowers that are so small that magnification is needed to see them in any detail. They are mostly green in colour and are easily overlooked.
Microtis media subsp. media - Common Mignonette Orchid
The Common Mignonette Orchid is widespread and has in places recolonised built up areas where it can be found in garden beds.
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis media subsp. media - Common Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
The White Mignonette Orchid is one of the more distinctive species with frilly white flowers.
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis alba - White Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
The Swamp Mignonette Orchid has very tiny flowers and is often found in huge numbers in wet areas following bushfires. It can be found on granite outcrops and also in swamps where it can be completely submerged.
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis atrata - Swamp Mignonette Orchid
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
The Dark Mignonette Orchid has a distinctive oval shaped labellum and is found in swampy ground.
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
Microtis orbicularis - Dark Mignonette Orchid
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
The Sweet Mignonette Orchid is distinguished by its well spaced flowers.
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
Microtis brownii - Sweet Mignonette Orchid
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid
The Cupped Mignonette Orchid is distinguished from the similar dark Mignonette Orchid by its inward facing petals and sepals.
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid
Microtis cupularis - Cupped Mignonette Orchid