Diuris sp.

A Donkey Orchid at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

Diuris sp. at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
Diuris sp. at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
Diuris sp. at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 25 Sep 2021
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Identification history

Diuris sp. 1 Oct 2021 MattM
Thelymitra sp. 29 Sep 2021 Tapirlord

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User's notes

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

2 comments

MattM wrote:
   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.
Tapirlord wrote:
   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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  • 1 Abundance
  • 25 Sep 2021 03:21 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

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  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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