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Common bearded orchid - Calochilus platychilus Finding this one made my day. Found only this one and still not completely opened up to see its little face resembling a mans face and beard. It is still a bit early and maybe in two weeks there will be more species in bloom. Australia,Calochilus platychilus,Eamw flora,Eamw orchids,Geotagged,Orchids October,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Common bearded orchid - Calochilus platychilus

Finding this one made my day. Found only this one and still not completely opened up to see its little face resembling a mans face and beard. It is still a bit early and maybe in two weeks there will be more species in bloom.

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  1. A beautiful find, and it doesn't see very often reported. Posted 4 years ago
  2. Very unique! Posted 4 years ago

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''Calochilus platychilus'' is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to New South Wales.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Oct 9, 2020. Captured Oct 9, 2020 10:30 in 558 Peters Creek Rd, Kuitpo SA 5201, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/664s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm