Diuris nigromontana

Black Mountain Leopard Orchid at Downer, ACT

Diuris nigromontana at Downer, ACT - 29 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Diuris nigromontana 30 Sep 2020 CathB
Diuris nigromontana 30 Sep 2020 CathB
Diuris sulphurea 30 Sep 2020 RachelG

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Unknown species to me. I am unsure which species it is as I think looks like Diuris nigromontana or Diuris sulphurea. Can anyone please confirm please?

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CathB wrote:
   30 Sep 2020
The markings in this species are quite variable. It's still a bit early for D. sulphurea which usually has very strong markings.
RachelG wrote:
   30 Sep 2020
Thank you Cath! I thought it may be a variable species I just wasn't sure. appreciate your confirmation.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 29 Sep 2020 05:49 PM Recorded on
  • RachelG Recorded by

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  • True In flower
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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