Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex)

Sun Orchid at Majura, ACT

Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at Majura, ACT - 30 Oct 2023
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at Majura, ACT - 30 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) 5 Nov 2023 MattM
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) 30 Oct 2023 Tapirlord
Cyanicula caerulea 30 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Thelymitra pauciflora 30 Oct 2023 Weasey138

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Slender sun orchid

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MattM wrote:
   5 Nov 2023
The tufts are quite long and the arms don't appear to be bent upwards at a 90 degree angle so I would be inclined to call this Thelymitra peniculata.

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Sighting information

  • 6 Abundance
  • 30 Oct 2023 09:39 AM Recorded on
  • Weasey138 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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