Wahlenbergia gloriosa
Royal Bluebell at Cotter River, ACT
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| Wahlenbergia gloriosa | BettyDonWood | 11 Jan 2018 | |
| Wahlenbergia gloriosa | PeterR | 10 Jan 2018 |
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2 comments
11 Jan 2018
Probably. It is unfortunate that it appears to have lost the style (in the middle of the flower) altogether. This means that the flower, at least on a first look, does not look like Wahlenbergia at all. The flower colour is OK, and the leaves are not too bad for gloriosa. The altitude might be OK, but gloriosa is usually at higher altitudes than this.
It is important for flower IDs, especially for Wahlenbergia, to take a side on photo of a flower.
It is important for flower IDs, especially for Wahlenbergia, to take a side on photo of a flower.
11 Jan 2018
Many thanks Betty, and yes I agree I have seen them higher so was rather surprised to see this plant. But I had just disturbed a large alpine copperhead and so was not that surprised to see another mountain species nearby. Thanks for the advice on the side angle shots which I will follow in the future.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.823075-35.533309
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 24 Dec 2017 04:53 PM Recorded on
- PeterR Recorded by
- Yes In flower
Collections
- PeterR Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Wahlenbergia gloriosa Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants
Species information
- Wahlenbergia gloriosa Scientific name
- Royal Bluebell Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1818.79m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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