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Spotted sun orchid - Thelymitra ixioides

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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 Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2025. Captured Aug 30, 2016 13:18 in PF44+R6 Aldinga Beach SA, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO800
  • 172mm