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Large Tongue Orchid  Australia,Cryptostylis subulata,Geotagged,Large tongue orchid,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. What a great find. Congratulations Annie Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks Niel. Posted 3 years ago

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''Cryptostylis subulata'', commonly known as the large tongue orchid, duckbill orchid or cow orchid, is a common and widespread orchid in south eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has relatively large, leathery, dark green to yellowish-green leaves and up to twenty yellowish flowers with a reddish-brown and dark purple labellum. It is often found in damp or swampy situations but also occurs in drier places.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Jan 9, 2022. Captured Jan 9, 2022 12:14 in 160 Mount Hay Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
  • NIKON D7500
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO1000
  • 60mm