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Thelymitra alpicola

1 Striped Alpine Sun Orchid at suppressed

Thelymitra alpicola at suppressed - 8 Jan 2023
Thelymitra alpicola at suppressed - 8 Jan 2023
Thelymitra alpicola at suppressed - 8 Jan 2023
Thelymitra alpicola at suppressed - 8 Jan 2023
Thelymitra alpicola at suppressed - 8 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Thelymitra alpicola 8 Jan 2023 MattM
Thelymitra sp. 8 Jan 2023 MattM

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Significant sighting

MattM noted:
8 Jan 2023

New location and large population of this rare orchid species.

User's notes

Following on from a sighting by RAllen. Growing in Poa tussock in snow gum woodland with brachyloma and tea tree. High forb diversity. Under canopy (burnt) on edge of swamp where the ground is just above the inundated swamp. Dark sandy loam. Approximately 50% of the plants had been pollinated, particularly those that were more exposed.

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Species information

  • Thelymitra alpicola Scientific name
  • Striped Alpine Sun Orchid Common name
  • Highly Sensitive
  • Very Rare / Threatened
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 69 Abundance
  • 8 Jan 2023 01:19 PM Recorded on
  • MattM Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower

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