Hymenochilus bicolor (ACT) = Pterostylis bicolor (NSW)

Black-tip Greenhood at Yarralumla, ACT

Hymenochilus bicolor (ACT) = Pterostylis bicolor (NSW) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Oct 2024
Hymenochilus bicolor (ACT) = Pterostylis bicolor (NSW) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Oct 2024
Hymenochilus bicolor (ACT) = Pterostylis bicolor (NSW) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Oct 2024
Hymenochilus bicolor (ACT) = Pterostylis bicolor (NSW) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Oct 2024
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I found some swan greenhoods in this same area of Black Mountain a few days ago. I went back today and saw these ones too, but am unsure if these are also swans or if they are black tip greenhoods? I am still confused after looking at my orchid book, and would love any tips to help me differentiate. Thanks!

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MattM wrote:
   13 Oct 2024
The black/green appendage on the labellum is used to differentiate them. H. bicolor has a large black M-shaped appendage, H. muticus a large green (same colour as the rest of the flower) M-shaped appendage, and H. cycnocephalus a small dark green T-shaped appendage.
Bubbles wrote:
   13 Oct 2024
Thankyou Matt, that is super helpful and will add those descriptions to my notes :)

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  • 12 Oct 2024 01:16 PM Recorded on
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