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Dipodium roseum (Rosy Hyacinth Orchid) at Hill Top, NSW by Span102
Calochilus paludosus (Strap Beard Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Calochilus paludosus (Strap Beard Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Calochilus campestris (Copper Beard Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Calochilus campestris (Copper Beard Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Calochilus campestris (Copper Beard Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Thelymitra ixioides (Dotted Sun Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Diuris diminuta at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Dipodium roseum (Rosy Hyacinth Orchid) at Wattle Ridge, NSW by Curiosity
Calochilus platychilus at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Prasophyllum flavum (Yellow Leek Orchid) at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Thelymitra pauciflora at Penrose, NSW by RobG1
Dipodium sp. (A Hyacinth Orchid) at Thirlmere, NSW by Lyrebird
Dipodium roseum (Rosy Hyacinth Orchid) at Oakdale, NSW by bufferzone
Calochilus paludosus (Strap Beard Orchid) at Mittagong, NSW by Span102
Dipodium roseum (Rosy Hyacinth Orchid) at Mittagong, NSW by Span102

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Span102 wrote:
Yesterday
Thank you @RobG1 it has had a lot of seeds develop so hopefully I will see some open next year!!
Thelymitra sp.
RobG1 wrote:
Yesterday
I think this is Calochilus paludosus by the look of the beard and the long, hairless strap at the end of the labellum. @Span102 did you get any pictures of the column under the dorsal sepal?
Calochilus paludosus
RobG1 wrote:
Yesterday
I think it may have too many buds per stem to be T pauciflora. Difficult to id without an open flower.
Thelymitra sp.
Span102 wrote:
31 Oct 2024
Your sun orchids opened!
Thelymitra peniculata
Span102 wrote:
30 Oct 2024
Yes it could be! I have three different types (possibly more) that I am trying to ID. It's not my forte :) !!
Calochilus campestris

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