Diuris sp.

A Donkey Orchid at Downer, ACT

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

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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

   8 Oct 2020
Almost certainly D. sulphurea, but a bit soon to be sure.
   8 Oct 2020
Thanks Cath. Is it abundant on BM? cheers
   8 Oct 2020
Quite abundant, and just starting to come into flower.
   8 Oct 2020
Thank you

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Sighting information

  • At least 1 Abundance
  • Greggles Recorded by

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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

Seasonal activity

  • In flower

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