Thelymitra alpina
2 Mountain Sun Orchid at Hackett, ACT
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| Thelymitra alpina | DerekC | 16 Nov 2022 | |
| Thelymitra megcalyptra | DerekC | 10 Nov 2021 | |
| Thelymitra (genus) | petersan | 10 Nov 2021 |
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6 comments
11 Nov 2021
Seems to have two forward point teeth which would fit for T alpina? Although that species usually considered to be montane, not sure if Majura counts as that
11 Nov 2021
DLJ in the Field Guide has T alpina both on Black Mountain and Mt Ainslie so could be.
16 Nov 2022
Reviewing this record Tobias's observation and suggestion is correct with those distinguishing 2 horn-like teeth well visible either side of the deep notch at the apex of the post-anther lobe. This is typical of T. alpina, thanks Tobias.
Location information
- Places Hackett, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- petersan Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Thelymitra alpina Scientific name
- Mountain Sun Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1484.91m Recorded at altitude
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Was the plant in flower?
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