Diuris semilunulata

1 Late Leopard Orchid at Paddys River, ACT

Diuris semilunulata at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Oct 2023
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Diuris semilunulata 30 Oct 2023 Tapirlord
Diuris semilunulata 29 Oct 2023 JohnBundock

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2 comments

DerekC wrote:
   30 Oct 2023
This is a good example of how the petals and lateral sepals fold back and present the dorsal sepal and labellum to appear like the pea they attempt to mimic and is an important distinguishing feature of D. semilunulata.
JohnBundock wrote:
   30 Oct 2023
Thanks Derek.

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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