Acianthus caudatus

2 Mayfly Orchid at Huskisson, NSW

Acianthus caudatus at Huskisson, NSW - suppressed
Acianthus caudatus at Huskisson, NSW - suppressed
Acianthus caudatus at Huskisson, NSW - suppressed
Acianthus caudatus at Huskisson, NSW - suppressed
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Identification history

Acianthus caudatus 25 Jul 2023 plants
Acianthus caudatus 25 Jul 2023 AnneG1

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A number of colonies alongside the fire trail in this area. This one was by itself and the only plant with four flowers that I found.

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Sighting information

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Acianthus caudatus Scientific name
  • Mayfly Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 341.88m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower
  • Synonyms

    Nemacianthus caudatus

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