Gastrodia sesamoides
Cinnamon Bells at Dickson, ACT
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| Gastrodia sesamoides | DerekC | 1 Nov 2022 | |
| Gastrodia sesamoides | isobellcrawford | 1 Nov 2022 |
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1 Nov 2022
While the ACT has three species of Gastrodia the other two species are normally found at higher altitudes. That mulch is pine but assumedly the required mycorrhizal fungi is produced. There are some warty exterior bumps but not unlike those seen on sesamoides and less extensive to those on G. procera. There appears to considerable variation in size distribution between plants with the larger one appearing c. 500 mm would this be correct?
A particular distinguishing feature of G. sesamoides is the hooked stem while in bud, which I can not see. All these stems, still in bud, have straightened.
While considering these difficulties, I believe on the evidence available I can confirm this record.
A particular distinguishing feature of G. sesamoides is the hooked stem while in bud, which I can not see. All these stems, still in bud, have straightened.
While considering these difficulties, I believe on the evidence available I can confirm this record.
3 Nov 2022
I have collected two plants, which I shall lodge at the Aust National Herbarium (IC 10541).
Location information
- Places Dickson, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- isobellcrawford Recorded by
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Species information
- Gastrodia sesamoides Scientific name
- Cinnamon Bells Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1399.25m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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