Glossodia major

Wax Lip Orchid at Bullen Range

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Identification history

	Glossodia major	20 Jun 2024	MattM
	Cyanicula caerulea	19 Jun 2024	nathkay

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Expertly found by @BethanyDunne

3 comments

BethanyDunne wrote:

19 Jun 2024

Some of the best orchids have been found by toilet breaks I believe! Didn't check if these had a red base but would be interested to rule out Arachnorchis sp.

jks wrote:

19 Jun 2024

@BethanyDunne quote jar

MattM wrote:

20 Jun 2024

Short, hairy, strap-like leaves that don't taper much at the base are characteristic of Glossodia major. The local Arachnorchis leaves are often broadest a third to a quarter the length of the leaf from the base. Cyanicula leaves are very narrow and linear.

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Location information

Maps Bullen Range
Places Greenway, ACT

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
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nathkay Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Orchids Plants

Additional information

Less than 10cm Plant height

Species information

Glossodia major Scientific name
Wax Lip Orchid Common name
Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Machine learning
In flower
Synonyms
Caladenia major

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