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Glossodia major
Found this orchid growing close to the roadside, in open forest (eucalypt), several others of the same species were close by.
Open Eucalypt forest
Erect perennial herb to 30cm high, leaf lanceolate, flowers mauve or purple becoming white near the base. Widespread in heath and open forest
Spotted on Sep 2, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2011
3 Comments
With all the rain we've had I'm expecting the hills to be blanketed with them, and very soon.
They are very striking
Our most prolific orchid: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/519...