Thelymitra juncifolia
Dotted Sun Orchid at Gundaroo, NSW
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| Thelymitra juncifolia | TonyWood | 4 Apr 2017 | |
| Thelymitra juncifolia | TonyWood | 4 Apr 2017 | |
| Thelymitra ixioides | MaartjeSevenster | 3 Apr 2017 |
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3 comments
4 Apr 2017
Not sure, could be T. ixioides, but I am more inclined to think it is T. juncifolia as the spots are relatively large.
4 Apr 2017
Thanks, Tony. I thought it looked like the column is hooded but it certainly isn't very clear. Unfortunately when taking the picture I didn't know what details to focus on yet! It was also extremely dark blue, I remember, but that probably doesn't mean much.
4 Apr 2017
The main feature to focus on is the column, which is similar in T. juncifolia and T. ixiodes, both not hooded and the dorsal surface covered in finger like glands. The flowers are smaller in T. juncifolia.
Location information
- Maps MTR591 at Gundaroo
- Places Gundaroo, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- MaartjeSevenster Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
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Species information
- Thelymitra juncifolia Scientific name
- Dotted Sun Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1425m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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