Acianthus exsertus
Large Mosquito Orchid at Acton, ACT
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| Acianthus exsertus | Csteele4 | 8 Apr 2026 | |
| Acianthus exsertus | JohnKalish | 8 Apr 2026 |
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About 20 plants in the immediate location below a large (about 3 x 2 metres) slab of exposed rock on a south facing slope. Only 2 plants with flower spikes and in bloom.
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Location information
- Maps Black Mountain
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- JohnKalish Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
- 5mm to 12mm Flower size
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Species information
- Acianthus exsertus Scientific name
- Large Mosquito Orchid Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1163m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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7 / 7
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