Diuris semilunulata
1 Late Leopard Orchid at Paddys River, ACT
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| Diuris semilunulata | Tapirlord | 30 Oct 2023 | |
| Diuris semilunulata | JohnBundock | 29 Oct 2023 |
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2 comments
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.
Location information
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 8 Abundance
- JohnBundock Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Diuris semilunulata Scientific name
- Late Leopard Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1464.1m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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4 / 7
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