Caladenia carnea

Pink Fingers at Gungahlin, ACT

Caladenia carnea at Gungahlin, ACT - 27 Sep 2016
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Identification history

Caladenia carnea 27 Sep 2016 CathB
Caladenia carnea 27 Sep 2016 CathB
Caladenia fuscata 27 Sep 2016 CedricBear

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User's notes

10 - 11 cm in height Both C. carnea (~13 cm) and C. fuscata (10-11 cm) appear to be in same area with distinct difference in height

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TonyWood wrote:
   28 Sep 2016
I think this is more probably C. carnea, based on the relatively thick stem. It is the dominant Caladenia species in that area, with C. fuscata much less common. I'll wait for Cath to confirm.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Sep 2016 10:10 AM Recorded on
  • CedricBear Recorded by

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  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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