Thelymitra megcalyptra

Swollen Sun Orchid at Cotter River, ACT

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Thelymitra megcalyptra 6 Jan 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Thelymitra megcalyptra 14 Dec 2017 TonyWood
Thelymitra (genus) 13 Dec 2017 GlenRyan

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Single plant which to me closely resembles the Thelymitra sp. in sighting 3387170 (mentioned in that description). Similarities to sighting 3387170 include : growing in more shaded position in forest (rather then roadside verge), similar number of flowers, similar size and colour of flowers, flowering stem over 40cm in length and 'fallen over' - running almost parallel to the ground + broad, ribbed leaves. Same as 3387170 ? Cheers Glen

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TonyWood wrote:
   14 Dec 2017
I would be reasonably comfortable with calling this one T. megcalyptra, broad ribbed leaf, and blackish towards the top of the column.
GlenRyan wrote:
   14 Dec 2017
Coolio! Thanks Tony :)
   7 Jan 2018
This should be regarded as probable identification rather than definitive - Thelymitra are difficult to ID from photos

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