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| Photographed in the West Grampians on various days hot days including 14 November 2013. | |||
| Thelymitra benthamiana T | |
| Blotched Sun Orchid | Column Inflorescence Habitat |
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| Photographed in the West Grampians on various days hot days including 14 November 2013. | |||
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C Column |
Column 6-8 mm by 3-4 mm. |
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I Inflorescence |
A large plant with up to 10 flowers, 25-40 mm across. | ||
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H Habitat |
Easiest to find after summer fire as the ground is sparse and also flowering is enhanced after a natural fire. These plants were found in burnt heathland having well drained sandy soil. Large unique leaf makes this orchid easy to identify before flowering. | ||
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