Calochilus campestris

Copper Beard Orchid at Boro

Calochilus campestris at Boro - 25 Oct 2023
Calochilus campestris at Boro - 25 Oct 2023
Calochilus campestris at Boro - 25 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Calochilus campestris 17 Nov 2023 Tapirlord
Calochilus campestris 30 Oct 2023 DerekC
Calochilus montanus 30 Oct 2023 WalkYonder
Calochilus sp. 28 Oct 2023 Paul4K

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Looks like C. saprophyticus but couldn't find it on list

3 comments

Tapirlord wrote:
   28 Oct 2023
Yeah honestly it could be, with the leaves so small. The flowers are mean't to open only partially with this species though, which doesn't seem to be a feature of this plant. I have to say given the rarity of the species in question i'm hesitant to make the ID.
DerekC wrote:
   30 Oct 2023
I think it is C. campestris with a missing leaf, you can see where the leaf was but it is impossible to know its dimensions. This plant is small and also the flower is small which makes it interesting but had to concluded as these species are hard to seperate. These flower are close rather than very widely spaced and, as suggested, is opening widely rather than narrowly.
Tapirlord wrote:
   17 Nov 2023
Agreed, having had a second look I see what Derek means by the missing leaf.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 25 Oct 2023 07:06 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

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  • 15mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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