Thelymitra megcalyptra
Swollen Sun Orchid at Gundaroo, NSW
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| Thelymitra megcalyptra | MattM | 27 Jan 2023 | |
| Thelymitra nuda | MaartjeSevenster | 8 Nov 2022 | |
| Thelymitra megcalyptra | MaartjeSevenster | 3 Nov 2022 |
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3 comments
8 Nov 2022
Looking at this in more detail and noting other similar orchids in the area (although few and far between, see Thelymitra nuda (Scented Sun Orchid)) this is more likely to be T.nuda?
9 Dec 2022
Because of the leaf, the inflated post-anther lobe and the strongly notched apex, I believe this is T. megcalyptra. While it is suggested the petals and sepals not overlapping this does not appear very consistent. I do not see the 2 horn-like teeth of alpina either.
Location information
- Maps MTR591 at Gundaroo
- Places Gundaroo, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- MaartjeSevenster Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Thelymitra megcalyptra Scientific name
- Swollen Sun Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1485.25m Recorded at altitude
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Was the plant in flower?
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