Glossodia major

Wax Lip Orchid at Canberra Central, ACT

Glossodia major at Canberra Central, ACT - 24 Sep 2014
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Glossodia major 27 Sep 2014 waltraud

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waltraud wrote:
   27 Sep 2014
I took the photo in a patch of approx 10 square meters where I counted 37 Glossodia majo, about 2/3 still in bud at the time when I took the photo. There were many more Wax lips in the vicinity of that patch however more scattered. There are other orchid species as well.
AaronClausen wrote:
   28 Sep 2014
This is such a stunning image Waltraud! Awesome shot.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 24 Sep 2014 05:21 PM Recorded on
  • waltraud Recorded by

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