Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex)

Sun Orchid at QPRC LGA

Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at QPRC LGA - 12 Nov 2023
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at QPRC LGA - 12 Nov 2023
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at QPRC LGA - 12 Nov 2023
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at QPRC LGA - 12 Nov 2023
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) at QPRC LGA - 12 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) 16 Nov 2023 MattM
Thelymitra brevifolia 12 Nov 2023 MattM
Thelymitra sp. (pauciflora complex) 12 Nov 2023 Csteele4

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Two more specimens with the bright orange lobes, but thin, strappy leaves.

3 comments

MattM wrote:
   12 Nov 2023
I suspect this is Thelymitra brevifolia. The leaf is quite narrow for the species, but the colour and shape of the post-anther lobe look good for T. brevifolia.
Csteele4 wrote:
   12 Nov 2023
@MattM that leaf, though! It does not fit at all, especially as it is amongst more "true" T brevifolia with lovely, broad leaves. I suspect it is a hybrid of some decription.
MattM wrote:
   12 Nov 2023
Could be on the narrow side as T. brevifolia can have leaves "(3–)7–20 mm wide". Could also be a reddish T. pauciflora.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 12 Nov 2023 01:02 PM Recorded on
  • Csteele4 Recorded by

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  • 18mm Flower dimension
  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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