Thelymitra rubra

2 Salmon Sun Orchid at Broadway, NSW

Thelymitra rubra at Broadway, NSW - 20 Oct 2023
Thelymitra rubra at Broadway, NSW - 20 Oct 2023
Thelymitra rubra at Broadway, NSW - 20 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Thelymitra rubra 4 Dec 2023 DerekC
Thelymitra rubra 29 Nov 2023 AJB

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

4 Dec 2023

An uncommon plant in our region

3 comments

Tapirlord wrote:
   30 Nov 2023
Yep, that looks about right. It is an excellent find, I don't think T.rubra has been recorded in NSW for sometime.
   3 Dec 2023
@DerekC can you please check this one - thanks
DerekC wrote:
   4 Dec 2023
Yes I'd definitely confirm thaits T. rubra, great photos Angela. Those column arms make it clear, the broad and flat shape with lobes or blunt teeth (fingers) make it clear.

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  • 20 Abundance
  • 20 Oct 2023 12:17 PM Recorded on
  • AJB Recorded by

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  • 15mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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