Diuris nigromontana

Black Mountain Leopard Orchid at Bruce, ACT

Diuris nigromontana at Bruce, ACT - 12 Oct 2016
Diuris nigromontana at Bruce, ACT - 12 Oct 2016
Diuris nigromontana at Bruce, ACT - 12 Oct 2016
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Diuris nigromontana 16 Oct 2016 CathB
Diuris semilunulata 14 Oct 2016 AaronClausen
Diuris nigromontana 14 Oct 2016 MichaelMulvaney

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TonyWood wrote:
   15 Oct 2016
Not sure, the shape of the flower resembles D. semilunulata, but not common on Black Mountain/Bruce Ridge, and flowers later that D. nigromontana. Also, D. semilunulata usually has no more than 5 flowers. On balance I think its D. nigromontana. What do you think Cath?

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  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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