Caladenia fuscata

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Dusky Fingers at Kaleen, ACT

Caladenia fuscata at Kaleen, ACT - suppressed

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Caladenia fuscata	MattM	8 Sep 2020
Caladenia fuscata	MattM	8 Sep 2020
Caladenia carnea	Dibble	8 Sep 2020

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MattM

8 Sep 2020

I think this is more likely to be C. fuscata based on early flowering time and whiter colouring.

Dibble

9 Sep 2020

Sorry, did not see this comment until after I submitted my other comment. Are there other characteristics that distinguish C. fuscata from C. carnea?
I did find other plants that were more pink nearby. Would you like me to upload one of those images as well?

MattM

9 Sep 2020

In general C. fuscata tends to be paler and whiter in colour whereas C. carnea is often brighter. Unfortunately they do have a bit of overlap with their colouring, so it isn't always that useful for ID. I have written some key ID dotpoints below.
C. fuscata is typically:
- single flowered
- flowers early spring
- has a delicate, reddish-brown stem
- paler colouration
C. carnea typically:
- 2 or more flowers
- flowers mid to late spring
- robust, green stem
- vivid colours
Of course both species can exhibit the characteristics of the other, but they are generally as above.

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Location information

Maps Gungaderra Grasslands
Places Kaleen, ACT

Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
Dibble Recorded by

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Dibble Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Caladenia fuscata Orchids Plants

Species information

Caladenia fuscata Scientific name
Dusky Fingers Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1299m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Petalochilus fuscatus

Seasonal activity

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