Chiloglottis valida

Large Bird Orchid at Paddys River, ACT

Chiloglottis valida at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2017
Chiloglottis valida at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2017
Chiloglottis valida at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2017
Chiloglottis valida at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Dec 2017
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Chiloglottis valida 14 Dec 2017 TonyWood
Chiloglottis sp. 14 Dec 2017 GlenRyan

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Small group of plants growing next to Pterostylis aneba (sighting 3387037). Only one with any signs of flowering - I presumed this was finishing up rather than coming out. From location and leaf I'm guessing maybe C. valida? Cheers Glen

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TonyWood wrote:
   15 Dec 2017
Yes Glen, almost certainly C. valida, I have seen them there myself. It appears to have been fertilised, after which the stem elongates.
GlenRyan wrote:
   15 Dec 2017
Thanks Tony - was wondering about the stem length - so that all makes sense now! Have to try and have a look at these a bit earlier next year. Cheers Glen

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  • 9 Abundance
  • 11 Dec 2017 09:33 AM Recorded on
  • GlenRyan Recorded by

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  • True In flower
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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