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Lemon-scented Sun Orchid

Thlymitra antennifera

Photo by Aonach_Eagach
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Field Notes

Description:

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

Habitat:

heath, open eucalypt forest, gregarious

Species ID Suggestions

Vanilla Orchid, Lemon-scented Sun Orchid or Rabbits Ears

Thlymitra antennifera

Comments (2)

I know these are widespread and common in Western Australia, but i dont know much about them in your area.
Thanks StevenSpragg, interesting that the web site describes it as a threatened Tasmanian species, I wonder if its threatened in SA?

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