Caladenia fuscata
Dusky Fingers at Acton, ACT
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| Caladenia fuscata | MattM | 18 Sep 2021 | |
| Caladenia carnea | Sarah2019 | 17 Sep 2021 | |
| Unverified | Sarah2019 | 17 Sep 2021 |
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2 comments
18 Sep 2021
Despite the vibrant pink colour, this is actually C. fuscata. C. carnea typically has a more robust, green stem and is often multi-flowered.
18 Sep 2021
Thanks MattM. I have been trying to work out the difference. I don't have an orchid guide but will check further online.
Location information
- Maps Black Mountain
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- Sarah2019 Recorded by
- Less than 10cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Caladenia fuscata Scientific name
- Dusky Fingers Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1299m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Petalochilus fuscatus
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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