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Lemon-scented Sun Orchid

Thlymitra antennifera

Description:

These are growing along with the wallflower orchids and other early spring flowers.

Habitat:

heath, open eucalypt forest, gregarious

Notes:

http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/Att... antennifera listing statement.pdf

1 Species ID Suggestions

StevenSpragg
StevenSpragg 12 years ago
Vanilla Orchid, Lemon-scented Sun Orchid or Rabbits Ears
Thlymitra antennifera http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/Attachments/LJEM-87B3SM/$FILE/Thelymitra%20antennifera%20listing%20statement.pdf


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2 Comments

StevenSpragg
StevenSpragg 12 years ago

I know these are widespread and common in Western Australia, but i dont know much about them in your area.

Aonach_Eagach
Aonach_Eagach 12 years ago

Thanks StevenSpragg, interesting that the web site describes it as a threatened Tasmanian species, I wonder if its threatened in SA?

Aonach_Eagach
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Aonach_Eagach

5152, South Australia, Australia

Spotted on Sep 27, 2011
Submitted on Sep 27, 2011

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