Matthew to determine the species we need a clear closeup photo of the labellum of an individual flower, not always easy but I am not quite sure I can see what is needed in this photo.
Well from what you were telling me about the finer art of photography of orchids a few weekends ago, it is comforting to know that even you have some failed attempts. It's much more satisfying to get an identification that is specific so you can rest assured I'll be working harder next time I find an Onion Orchid.
Matthew, I have had another close look and I believe I am happy to confirm this as M. unifolia. What I am looking at/for is 1. the shape of the labellum being either heart-shape or rectangular, 2. the apex (tip) no notch or notch, 3. margins (edges) basically flat or crinked etc. I can see several labellum sufficient to see they are rectangular rather than heart shaped (or narrowing towards the tip), the edges are, I think, crinkled rather than just wavy, and while I am having difficulty seeing a shallow notch in the tip, I am reasonable sure this is M. unifolia.
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