Thelymitra brevifolia: Peppertop Sun Orchid

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We photographed these small Thelymitra's because they were different from the other small Thelymitra's as that's what you should do.  We now learn that these have been split out of the pauciflora group.  Just one of 23 orchids, all small and with minor differences.

Will the pain never cease, one was easy - but 23! Now to find  reference data to tell them apart!  Retirement was meant to be easy.

Obviously the colour can vary a bit as I've captured blue and pink forms - oh no - are these 2 different ones as well?

Photographed at Anglesea Heathlands and Reef Hills.

Details (Vic):

Flowering:  Flowering September - November.

Size: Up to 60cm tall,  flowers -  usually 3 to 8, to 22mm across

Location:  Open Woodland and heathland

Endemic.

Previously:  Recently separated from the other 22 members of the Thelymitra pauciflora group.  Lots for all to learn with this group!

   

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