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Leopard sun orchid  Australia,Geotagged,Leopard sun orchid,Spring,Thelymitra benthamiana Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

''Thelymitra benthamiana'', commonly called the leopard sun orchid or blotched sun orchid, is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae and is endemic to Australia. It has a single leathery leaf and up to ten yellowish green flowers with brownish spots, blotches and patterns. The column is yellow with deeply fringed wings and the lobe on top of the anther has a large lump on its top.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Nov 3, 2023. Captured Nov 3, 2023 18:36 in 172 Railway Terrace, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/800s
  • ISO2000
  • 105mm