Thelymitra sp.

A Sun Orchid at Yackandandah, VIC

Thelymitra sp. at Yackandandah, VIC - 22 Oct 2023
Thelymitra sp. at Yackandandah, VIC - 22 Oct 2023
Thelymitra sp. at Yackandandah, VIC - 22 Oct 2023
Thelymitra sp. at Yackandandah, VIC - 22 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Thelymitra sp. 22 Oct 2023 natureguy
Thelymitra sp. 22 Oct 2023 KylieWaldon

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my eyes nearly fell out of my head when I saw these in the forest. I have not marked their location to try and protect them. This forest is full of foreign weeds and garden escapees. Its great to see real natives fighting back.

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Additional information

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

Species information

  • Thelymitra sp. Scientific name
  • A Sun Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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