Diuris sp.

A Donkey Orchid at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

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Diuris sp. MattM 1 Oct 2021
Thelymitra (genus) Tapirlord 29 Sep 2021

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Sun orchid?? I don’t think there are beards orchids on farrer ridge.

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   1 Oct 2021
Multiple leaves and bright green buds suggest Diuris. Sun and beard orchids have a single leaf that often has a slight waxy bloom.
   1 Oct 2021
So probably D.semilunulata or D.sulphurea then, I'll check it out when I'm next out that way. Thanks, Matt :).

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • Tapirlord Recorded by
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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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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