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Sighting 3362267

Diuris sp.

A Donkey Orchid at Wanniassa Hill

Diuris sp. at Wanniassa Hill - suppressed
Diuris sp. at Wanniassa Hill - suppressed
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Diuris sp. CathB 19 Oct 2016
Diuris sp. CathB 19 Oct 2016
Unverified Mike 18 Oct 2016

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User's notes

In patch of spider orchids.

2 comments

CathB
   20 Oct 2016
Most likely Diuris sulphurea given the stage of development of the bud.
julielindner
   20 Oct 2016
Last year there were over 70 Diuris sulphurea in that location so I would definitely say it was D.Sulphurea.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • Mike Recorded by
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Diuris sp. Scientific name
  • A Donkey Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1453.9m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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Record quality

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