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Red Beard Orchid (Calochilus paludosus) A dramatic flower about 300mm above ground on a straight stem (slightly thicker than other orchids in the area).<br />
In a dry sclerophyll forest dominated by silver leafed stringybark eucalyptus. <br />
Baluk William Flora Reserve. Australia,Calochilus paludosus,Geotagged,Red Beard Orchid,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Red Beard Orchid (Calochilus paludosus)

A dramatic flower about 300mm above ground on a straight stem (slightly thicker than other orchids in the area).
In a dry sclerophyll forest dominated by silver leafed stringybark eucalyptus.
Baluk William Flora Reserve.

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  1. Hehe, nice name, that's one for Ferdy's names list. Posted 9 years ago
    1. Done :) Posted 9 years ago

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"Calochilus paludosus", the Red Beard Orchid or Red Beardie, is a small Australian orchid native to Australia and New Zealand. It is not a particularly common species, but it may be seen in swampy heathland, as well as along dry ridges in mountain country. Flowering occurs in early spring.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 26, 2016. Captured Oct 16, 2012 00:52 in 4 Orchid Rd, Belgrave South VIC 3160, Australia.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO100
  • 9.16mm