Thynninorchis huntianus

Common Elbow Orchid at suppressed

Thynninorchis huntianus at suppressed - 1 Feb 2022
Thynninorchis huntianus at suppressed - 1 Feb 2022
Thynninorchis huntianus at suppressed - 1 Feb 2022
Thynninorchis huntianus at suppressed - 1 Feb 2022
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Thynninorchis huntianus 3 Feb 2022 DerekC
Thynninorchis huntianus 3 Feb 2022 Christine

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Same as reported by RAllen

4 comments

DerekC wrote:
   3 Feb 2022
Just to be clear I believe you are reporting the same plants as Thynninorchis huntianus (Common Elbow Orchid) ?
Christine wrote:
   3 Feb 2022
Yes DerekC, we were there at the same time, I have included a pic (pic 3) of all three in situ for extra info.
DerekC wrote:
   3 Feb 2022
This is a special orchid species, and not just because of the flowers unusual form, these plants do not fare well with fire as they are not very deep rooted. They tend to grow in the leaflitter and the tubers are destroyed by bushfires. This species was more widespread in the ACT but has not been found in many areas following the 2 recent major bushfires.
Christine wrote:
   4 Feb 2022
Thanks Derek!

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

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