The botany of the Antarctic, voyage of H.M, discovery, ships, Erebus, and, Terror in, the, Years, 1839-1843, London, Reeve, Brothers, 1844-1860, Prasophyllum, patens, Prasophyllum, hectorii, swamp, leek, orchid, William, Archer, Walter, Hood, Fitch, nzspecies, New, Zealand, orchid, This illustration features the botanical representation of Prasophyllum patens, commonly known as the gnat orchid. The central stem showcases elongated green leaves, while surrounding it are detailed drawings of various flower forms. Each flower is depicted with precision, highlighting its unique structure and color variations, including pale purple and green hues. The illustration emphasizes the intricate details of the orchids anatomy, capturing the delicate petals, shape of the labellum, and the distinctive reproductive parts. Annotations or labels may be present, providing scientific context and aiding in the identification of this particular orchid species.