Plants
Orchids
Sighting 4449373

Diuris sp.

1 A Donkey Orchid at Gundaroo, NSW

Diuris sp. at Gundaroo, NSW - suppressed
Diuris sp. at Gundaroo, NSW - suppressed
Diuris sp. at Gundaroo, NSW - suppressed
Diuris sp. at Gundaroo, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Diuris sp. 26 Oct 2022 CathB
Diuris sp. 20 Oct 2022 Gunyijan

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5 comments

CathB wrote:
   20 Oct 2022
This looks like some strange peloric (freak) form affecting mostly the three sepals, although the petals also look unusual. Were there any other Diuris plants around?
Gunyijan wrote:
   20 Oct 2022
Yes, Cath, this is an area where a number of Diuris sp. plants grow - including D. pardina and D. sulphura.
CathB wrote:
   26 Oct 2022
Although I think this is most likely a freak D. pardina, it's probably best to leave it just as Diuris sp. It would be very interesting to know if any other unusual plants appear nearby.
Gunyijan wrote:
   26 Oct 2022
There is some colour variation in other Diuris plants. Will post these as well. Thanks CathB
TobiasHayashi wrote:
   26 Oct 2022
What a weird plant! Agree it looks like a freak of Diuris pardina.

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Additional information

  • 6mmx8mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Diuris sp. Scientific name
  • A Donkey Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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