Thelymitra (genus)

2 sun orchids at Tallong, NSW

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Identification history

Thelymitra (genus) 18 Dec 2024 MattM
Thelymitra (genus) 18 Dec 2024 Tapirlord
Caladenia caerulea 16 Dec 2024 CarbonAI
Thelymitra peniculata 16 Dec 2024 RobG1

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I'm not sure whether I have the identification right. The post anther lobe appeared to be deeply notched and dorsally compressed. The leaves on different plants seemed to be variable some thick, some narrow and long.

3 comments

MattM wrote:
   17 Dec 2024
Might have some Thelymitra brevifolia genetics in the mix.
RobG1 wrote:
   17 Dec 2024
I think you are right Matt.
Tapirlord wrote:
   18 Dec 2024
Leave it at genus?

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Thelymitra (genus) Scientific name
  • sun orchids Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1646.29m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower

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