Diplodium truncatum
Little Dumpies, Brittle Greenhood at Rossi, NSW
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| Diplodium truncatum | MattM | 4 Apr 2020 | |
| Unverified | SthTallagandaSurvey | 4 Apr 2020 |
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Diplodium aestivum?
Found in profusion on drought affected pastures that have recently received 260+mm. Not located in fire impacted areas.
2 comments
5 Apr 2020
I think that might be D. truncatum, which is short and squat. The colours also look like that of D. truncatum. D. aestivum also has a much longer point and pointed tip on the dorsal sepal, extending well past the hood. Your plant lacks this tip, which is much more characteristic of D. truncatum. The open habitat is favored by D. truncatum, whereas you would expect to find D. aestivum in sheltered forests.
5 Apr 2020
Hi MattM, definitely preferring open pastures. Have added a couple of additional pics.
Location information
- Places Rossi, NSW
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- SthTallagandaSurvey Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- Less than 10cm Plant height
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Species information
- Diplodium truncatum Scientific name
- Little Dumpies, Brittle Greenhood Common name
- Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1126.2m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Pterostylis truncata Diplodium truncatum Diplodium truncatum in the ACT.
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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