Glossodia major
1 Wax Lip Orchid at Canberra Central, ACT
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| Glossodia major | MattM | 3 Oct 2023 | |
| Caladenia moschata | CarbonAI | 2 Oct 2023 | |
| Glossodia major | RobertD | 2 Oct 2023 |
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User's notes
Less common white variety?
1 comment
3 Oct 2023
It is a rare mutation that affects the colour. This looks like it might be the same individual that has flowered in that location on several occasions. Nice to see it has persisted.
Location information
- Maps Black Mountain
- Places Canberra Central, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- RobertD Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Glossodia major Scientific name
- Wax Lip Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1099.8m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Caladenia major
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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