Thelymitra brevifolia
1 Short-leaf Sun Orchid at Captains Flat, NSW
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| Thelymitra brevifolia | Tapirlord | 5 Nov 2023 | |
| Thelymitra brevifolia | MattM | 5 Nov 2023 | |
| Thelymitra arenaria | Tapirlord | 30 Oct 2023 | |
| Thelymitra peniculata | Csteele4 | 30 Oct 2023 |
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Large colony interspersed amongst T simulata, T pauciflora and T juncifolia
4 comments
30 Oct 2023
or a hybrid? it lacks the "cloven hoof" that T.peniculata has in the post anther lobe.
30 Oct 2023
5 Nov 2023
Thelymitra arenaria is supposed to have larger perianth segments "(8–)10–15 mm long" which would make these flowers uncharacteristically small for the species. Given the size of the flowers, short tufts on the lateral arms, and broad leaf, I think this is most likely Thelymitra brevifolia.
5 Nov 2023
Apparently young plants may sport smaller flowers, but yes they probably are too small in hindsight. Leaf looks good for T.brevifolia.
Location information
- Places Captains Flat, NSW
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- Csteele4 Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Thelymitra brevifolia Scientific name
- Short-leaf Sun Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1454.78m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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