Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex)

Sun Orchid at Aranda, ACT

Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) 26 Oct 2021 MattM
Thelymitra brevifolia 25 Oct 2021 DerekC
Thelymitra sp. 25 Oct 2021 AJB

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Pretty excited to see a sun orchid in flower after a two month long wait!

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MattM wrote:
   26 Oct 2021
Without a leaf I don't think we can really say what species this is. I tried to key this out using the VICflora key but I get stuck at the step that splits brevifolia from pauciflora/peniculata.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 23 Oct 2021 10:29 AM Recorded on
  • AJB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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