Corysanthes grumula

15 Stately helmet orchid at suppressed

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Identification history

	Corysanthes grumula	21 Jul 2026	Csteele4
	Corysanthes grumula	21 Jul 2026	AnneG1

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Significant sighting

RobG1 noted:

22 Jul 2026

First CNM sighting of this species within suburban Canberra at an elevation that is lower than its normal range.

User's notes

5 plants first noted on 13 September 2025 in a suburban backyard near Wanniassa Hills Nature Reserve, one with a spent flower. This year 10 plants have emerged, 2 with flowers allowing identification.

2 comments

HelenCross wrote:

21 Jul 2026

Wow, would love to have these in the back yard!

KylieWaldon wrote:

2 Aug 2026

One day I'll see a helmeted orchid. Just haven't since looking last 5 years!

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Sighting information

10 Abundance
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Additional information

Less than 10cm Plant height
5mm to 12mm Flower size
True In flower

Species information

Corysanthes grumula Scientific name
Stately helmet orchid Common name
Highly Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
In flower
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Synonyms
Corybas grumulus

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