Not sure, the leaves look a bit like Eriochilus. In the second photo the leaves look more like Caladenia (Arachnorchis), but a bit too wide, and some of the other leaves also look orhidaceous. I think its worth keeping an eye on these sightings to see how they develop.
Peter can you please go back to this site in about two -three weeks and see whether it has put up a spike such as in sighting http://canberranaturemap.org/Community/Sightings/Details/26675 - we don't have many records of Adders Tongue so would appreciate the effort.
Peter given that the plant appears to have been eaten and that an adders tongue was recorded nearby two weeks after this photo was taken. I will confirm it as Adders Tongue as it seems the most likely. Thanks for your efforts and posting.
I was back there yesterday and although the original plants had gone, I located and photographed other examples nearby. I hope they survive as I will keep an eye on them. Interestingly in this area I previously photographed a number of Caledenia but yesterday could find only two - seem there is high attrition rate
Unfortunately both, fern and Caladenia are heavily grazed; Mt Majura would look different if rabbits, hares and roos were managed to the point were natural regeneration could happen...
This provides prima facie evidence of the damage being done by uncontrolled feral pests and roos. It could be the basis for a strong case for the government to act. One of the major benefits of CNM.
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