Thelymitra peniculata

1 Blue Star Sun-orchid at Jerrabomberra, ACT

Thelymitra peniculata at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
Thelymitra peniculata at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
Thelymitra peniculata at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Thelymitra peniculata 30 Oct 2021 TobiasHayashi
Thelymitra peniculata 26 Oct 2021 MattM
Thelymitra sp. 25 Oct 2021 AnneG1

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User's notes

Lots of sun orchids in this area. Many in flower as warm, sunny day.

2 comments

MattM wrote:
   26 Oct 2021
The parallel rather than converging column side lobes and the slight depression in the column apex make me think this is T. peniculata.
TobiasHayashi wrote:
   30 Oct 2021
Agree this looks like T peniculata

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 23 Oct 2021 12:57 PM Recorded on
  • AnneG1 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

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