Corysanthes hispida
2 Bristly Helmet Orchid at Paddys River, ACT
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| Corysanthes hispida | RobG1 | 6 Apr 2026 | ||
| Corybas (genus) | Cristy1676 | 5 Apr 2026 |
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These were growing almost like a ground cover in and around the mushrooms seen (also posted for ID in another sighting, maybe Milk caps) in the background. There was just a clump of both the mushrooms and these orchids
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Location information
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 6 Abundance
- Cristy1676 Recorded by
- Less than 10cm Plant height
- 12mm to 25mm Flower size
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Corysanthes hispida Scientific name
- Bristly Helmet Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1266m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Corybas hispidus
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Was the plant in flower?
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