Caladenia fuscata

Dusky Fingers at Currawang, NSW

Caladenia fuscata at Currawang, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
Caladenia fuscata at Currawang, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
Caladenia fuscata at Currawang, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
Caladenia fuscata at Currawang, NSW - 19 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Caladenia fuscata 25 Sep 2021 MattM
Caladenia carnea 20 Sep 2021 MattM
Unidentified 20 Sep 2021 camcols

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Pink orchid (single flower) hiding amongst Lomandras at edge of wetland. Flower height approx 15cm from ground. Flower diameter 18mm.

4 comments

TobiasHayashi wrote:
   22 Sep 2021
Not a C fuscata for this one Matt?
MattM wrote:
   22 Sep 2021
I must admit I am on the fence with this one.
camcols wrote:
   22 Sep 2021
Would it help if I did some more measurements, leaf pics, or macro pics? I'm heading there again today.
MattM wrote:
   25 Sep 2021
Looking at this again I think I agree with Tobias. No need to go back.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Sep 2021 04:42 PM Recorded on
  • camcols Recorded by

Additional information

  • 18mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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