This native groundcover is commonly known as snake-tounge greenhood.
Pterostylis ophioglossa is described as a "monocot" in the Orchidaceae family.
Flagged as a potential locally significant species in the Fraser Coast Region. In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern. Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Uncommon in the Fraser coast region. Reported at Big Woody Island, Poona National Park (Maaroom) and Tinnanbar. (Alan Logan). A small slender plant with a rosette of lanceolate leaves at ground level. Flowering stem 8-15cm high with a single erect green or brown 2cm high flower. Listed as a special least concern species in Queensland (https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/protected-plants/harvesting).
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland Herbarium Wildlife Online.
Reported at 2 Fraser Coast localities: Boonooroo Plains, Tinnanbar.
Fraser Coast distribution based on unverified field reports.
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