Diuris sp.

A Donkey Orchid at Downer, ACT

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Identification history

Diuris sp.	8 Oct 2020	CathB
Diuris sp.	8 Oct 2020	CathB
Unverified	8 Oct 2020	Greggles

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User's notes

Still 1-2 weeks from anthesis. Tall and much later than other ground orchids (incl. nearby Diurus and brown beaks). 3-4 buds on a long raceme - yellow buds with large black spot. Not sighted elsewhere in vicinity of little BM

4 comments

CathB wrote:

8 Oct 2020

Almost certainly D. sulphurea, but a bit soon to be sure.

Greggles wrote:

8 Oct 2020

Thanks Cath. Is it abundant on BM? cheers

CathB wrote:

8 Oct 2020

Quite abundant, and just starting to come into flower.

Greggles wrote:

8 Oct 2020

Thank you

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Location information

Maps Black Mountain
Places Downer, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
Greggles Recorded by
Collections
Greggles Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Diuris sp. Orchids Plants

Species information

Diuris sp. Scientific name
A Donkey Orchid Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1453.9m Recorded at altitude
In flower