Name: Thelymitra juncifolia Common Name: Rush-leaf Sun Orchid
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Just another Spotted Sun Orchid, but it was tiny - it was pointed out that this was indeed a different orchid and was a "new" species called a juncifolia and there were another 14 in this group. So more than a casual shot was taken. 

Photographed at Anglesea and Reef Hills.

Details (Vic):

Flowering:  Flowering September - November.

Size: Up to 45cm tall,  flowers -  usually 1 - 6, 15 to 35mm across

Location: Widespread

Endemic, Secure.

 

   

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