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Waxlip Orchid

Glossodia major

Photo by Aonach_Eagach
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found this orchid growing close to the roadside, in open forest (eucalypt), several others of the same species were close by.

Habitat:

Open Eucalypt forest

Notes:

Erect perennial herb to 30cm high, leaf lanceolate, flowers mauve or purple becoming white near the base. Widespread in heath and open forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
lori.tas
With all the rain we've had I'm expecting the hills to be blanketed with them, and very soon.
lori.tas
Our most prolific orchid: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5190002

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Flowers of Oceania
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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