Calochilus sp.

A Beard Orchid at O'Connor, ACT

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

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

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • ibaird Recorded by
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Calochilus sp. Scientific name
  • A Beard Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1460.71m Recorded at altitude

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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