Calochilus sp.

A Beard Orchid at O'Connor, ACT

Calochilus sp. at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Nov 2016
Calochilus sp. at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Nov 2016
Calochilus sp. at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Nov 2016
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Identification history

Calochilus sp. 7 Nov 2016 TonyWood
Calochilus sp. 6 Nov 2016 ibaird

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User's notes

If confirmed as Calochilus sp., this is the first and only record of this genus I've made at this location. (Pity about the smudge on the lens, which has now been cleaned!)

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TonyWood wrote:
   7 Nov 2016
Probably C. platychilus, but difficult to tell with flowers nearly closed.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 6 Nov 2016 12:23 PM Recorded on
  • ibaird Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 10cm Plant height

Species information

  • Calochilus sp. Scientific name
  • A Beard Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • 57 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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