Diuris sp.

A Donkey Orchid at Downer, ACT

Diuris sp. at Downer, ACT - 7 Oct 2020
Diuris sp. at Downer, ACT - 7 Oct 2020
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Identification history

Diuris sp. 8 Oct 2020 CathB
Diuris sp. 8 Oct 2020 CathB
Unidentified 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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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Oct 2020 02:57 PM Recorded on
  • Greggles Recorded by

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