Glossodia major

Wax Lip Orchid at Undefined Area

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Glossodia major TonyWood 30 Sep 2016
Glossodia major TonyWood 30 Sep 2016
Caladenia caerulea Ryl 30 Sep 2016

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The flower was more purple than the photo shows.

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   1 Oct 2016
C. caerulea is a much smaller flower.

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • Ryl Recorded by
  • Yes In flower
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Glossodia major Scientific name
  • Wax Lip Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1099.8m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Caladenia major

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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    F
    M
    A
    M
    J
    J
    A
    S
    O
    N
    D

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