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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

Notes:

http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/Attachments/LJEM-87B3SM/$FILE/Thel… antennifera listing statement.pdf

Species ID Suggestions

Vanilla Orchid, Lemon-scented Sun Orchid or Rabbits Ears

Thlymitra antennifera

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StevenSpragg
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Comments (2)
StevenSpragg
I know these are widespread and common in Western Australia, but i dont know much about them in your area.
Aonach_Eagach
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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