Glossodia major
Wax Lip Orchid at Gundaroo, NSW
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| Glossodia major | MattM | 26 Sep 2024 | |
| Unverified | ConBoekel | 26 Sep 2024 |
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2 comments
28 Sep 2024
Note the marks on the back of the petal - such marks are not present on waxlips. I believe this may be one of the sun orchids.
28 Sep 2024
Sun orchids typically have two hairy arms on the column, which this plant lacks. They also have petals and sepals of more-or-less equal size and shape which contrasts to the shorter labellum on this plant. I am still comfortable calling this Glossodia major.
Location information
- Maps Mcleods Creek Res (Gundaroo)
- Places Gundaroo, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- ConBoekel Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Glossodia major Scientific name
- Wax Lip Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1099.8m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Caladenia major
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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Record quality
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