Thelymitra ixioides

3 Dotted Sun Orchid at Wedderburn, NSW

Thelymitra ixioides at Wedderburn, NSW - 4 Sep 2024
Thelymitra ixioides at Wedderburn, NSW - 4 Sep 2024
Thelymitra ixioides at Wedderburn, NSW - 4 Sep 2024
Thelymitra ixioides at Wedderburn, NSW - 4 Sep 2024
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Thelymitra ixioides 10 Sep 2024 MattM
Thelymitra ixioides 5 Sep 2024 Curiosity

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MattM wrote:
   9 Sep 2024
Did you happen to check for spots?
Curiosity wrote:
   10 Sep 2024
Yes, MattM. Images 2 and 3 are of one that had fallen to the ground because of a bent stem. One of the spent flowers was opened and it had spots. I was surprised to see these sun orchids - seems quite early to me.
Curiosity wrote:
   10 Sep 2024
Oops - sorry, images 3 & 4!
MattM wrote:
   10 Sep 2024
A lot of orchids have started flowering early this year, likely the result of a warm winter followed by an early spring.
Curiosity wrote:
   10 Sep 2024
Thanks, MattM. I'll have to be more alert for orchids now!

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

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