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Spotted Sun Orchid  Australia,Geotagged,Spotted sun orchid,Spring,Thelymitra ixioides Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Such a beauty! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thanks Alex! Posted 2 years ago
      1. You are welcome! Posted 2 years ago
  2. Wow! showing out of a rock! Posted 2 years ago
  3. Gorgeous! Posted 2 years ago

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"Thelymitra ixioides is a species of orchid that is native to southern and eastern Australia and to New Zealand. It has a single long, thin, dark green leaf and up to ten flowers which occur in a range of colours, most commonly blue to purple but usually with small, dark blue spots. It is a variable species, similar to "T. juncifolia" which has smaller flowers.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Oct 13, 2022. Captured Oct 10, 2022 13:03 in 126 Leura Mall, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
  • NIKON D7500
  • f/5.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO125
  • 60mm