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Sighting 4351365

Glossodia major

Wax Lip Orchid at Majura, ACT

Glossodia major at Majura, ACT - 17 Oct 2020
Glossodia major at Majura, ACT - 17 Oct 2020
Glossodia major at Majura, ACT - 17 Oct 2020
Glossodia major at Majura, ACT - 17 Oct 2020
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Glossodia major 17 Oct 2020 TobiasHayashi
Glossodia major 17 Oct 2020 jamesjonklaas

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5 comments

waltraud wrote:
   30 Aug 2021
Hi T
I thought the species is in the Caladenia genus ie Caladenia major?
jamesjonklaas wrote:
   30 Aug 2021
That is correct Mark Clements did the genetics to place this orchid correctly but naming in this app hasn't caught up.

Cheers

James
waltraud wrote:
   30 Aug 2021
thanks James
I noticed that "Caladenia major" is not in the CNM drop down list of Caladenia.
The naming of orchids is a fickle thing, they change all the time... the Census of vascular plants has the scientific name Caladenia major. W
MattM wrote:
   31 Aug 2021
The naming is something that needs to be addressed at some point. Different states recognise different names. Different field guides recognise different names. Different people recognise different names. Orchid taxonomy and nomenclature is in such a state of flux that it is impossible to keep up. I will try and make some time and update the list of synonyms for each species.
waltraud wrote:
   31 Aug 2021
Matt
I'm sure CNM follows one source for names
Friends of Mt Majura decided to go with the ACT Census of Vascular Plants for our Flora list and we stick to it even when names change elsewhere ...

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