Diuris punctata

3 Purple Donkey Orchid at suppressed

Diuris punctata at suppressed - 27 Nov 2024
Diuris punctata at suppressed - 27 Nov 2024
Diuris punctata at suppressed - 27 Nov 2024
Diuris punctata at suppressed - 27 Nov 2024
Diuris punctata at suppressed - 27 Nov 2024
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Diuris punctata 27 Nov 2024 MattM
Diuris punctata 27 Nov 2024 MattM
Diuris punctata 27 Nov 2024 EmilySutcliffe

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Significant sighting

MattM noted:

27 Nov 2024

New ACT location of this species which is rarely recorded in the ACT, and only known from a few locations. This record is notable in that it is disjunct from the other known locations.

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Natural Temperate Grassland

3 comments

MattM wrote:
   27 Nov 2024
Could also be Diuris debdrobioides, but it's difficult to tell as the plant has withered up.
   27 Nov 2024
Thanks Matt. After looking in an orchid book I've added another photo that shows the yellow callus, although its a bit blurry.
MattM wrote:
   27 Nov 2024
Thanks Emily. The yellow callus in combination with the uniform purple colouring looks good for D. punctata.

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  • 4 Flower dimension
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

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