Calochilus paludosus

Strap Beard Orchid at Acton, ACT

Calochilus paludosus at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2015
Calochilus paludosus at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2015
Calochilus paludosus at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2015
Calochilus paludosus at Acton, ACT - 28 Oct 2015
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Calochilus paludosus 28 Oct 2015 CathB
Calochilus paludosus 28 Oct 2015 MattM

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Thanks to Jean Eagan for showing me these bearded beasts! From one of the obly known locations of it in the ACT.

5 comments

AaronClausen wrote:
   29 Oct 2015
What a beauty Matt. I particularly love the side on shot... First report of this species on CNM (within the ACT) apart from Betty's NSW sighting. So thanks for taking the time to report this.
MattM wrote:
   29 Oct 2015
It was very good to see them. They are quite a striking plant. It's a shame this is their only known ACT location.
TobiasHayashi wrote:
   29 Oct 2015
Yeah, it's funny because they are quite common and widespread in NSW so I'm not sure why there are not more of them in the ACT. Nice shots.
AaronClausen wrote:
   30 Oct 2015
I agree Tobias, Matt this is your next challenge! Find the 2nd+ colony...
MattM wrote:
   30 Oct 2015
Apparently there is 2nd colony not that far up the hill. I can't remember what Jean said, but we might need to re-find that first...

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  • 28 Oct 2015 03:52 PM Recorded on
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