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Waxlip orchid

Glossodia major

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A delightful and very common purple orchid

Habitat:

In native growth forest showing evidence of periodic bush fires.
The habitat is open and light allowing for many wildflowers in the undergrowth.

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Flora: Wax-lip Orchid (Glossodia major)

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