Diplodium atrans
Dark-tip greenhood at Cotter River, ACT
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| Diplodium atrans | MattM | 27 Mar 2023 | |
| Diplodium decurvum | Tapirlord | 23 Mar 2023 | |
| Unverified | Christine | 23 Mar 2023 |
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6 comments
23 Mar 2023
Would you happen to have any other images of this plant(s)? These look a little different to typical D. decurvum, but I am not sure if it is just the green colouration.
27 Mar 2023
@MattM , I only had a couple of out of focus shots in addition to the three in the sighting. I have added one of them, and also added a crop of the third photo, so you get a closer image. But I'm not sure specifically what you wanted to see in more detail, is it the flower from a different angle, or a leaf?
27 Mar 2023
Thanks Christine. I particularly wanted to see an image of the flower from the side. While a clear photograph is ideal, a slightly blurry photo of the plant from the side may still be adequate as I would be able to see the profile of the orchid (as in image 5). Looking at the way the sinus (the lower lip of the mouth) projects forward I am inclined to tentatively call this D. atrans.
27 Mar 2023
Okay, I have replaced oof photo four with another oof photo, but might be better side shot. Thanks.
27 Mar 2023
@TobiasHayashi could you have a look at this one? The colouration, shape of the sinus, and short lateral sepals (with clubs?) look a bit atypical for D. decurvum.
Location information
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- Christine Recorded by
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Diplodium atrans Scientific name
- Dark-tip greenhood Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1315.08m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Pterostylis atrans Diplodium atrans
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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