Glossodia major

Wax Lip Orchid at Stromlo, ACT

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Glossodia major TobiasHayashi 28 Sep 2020
Glossodia major MatthewFrawley 27 Sep 2020
Unverified Christine 27 Sep 2020

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Probably a known location, but I know very little about orchids, and these are among the first I have seen "in the wild" :)

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • Christine Recorded by
  • Yes In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Glossodia major Scientific name
  • Wax Lip Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1099.8m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Caladenia major

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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