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Swamp sun orchid (Thelymitra cyanea) Stewart Island, New Zealand. Jan 11, 2017. Geotagged,New Zealand,Summer,Thelymitra cyanea Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Swamp sun orchid (Thelymitra cyanea)

Stewart Island, New Zealand. Jan 11, 2017.

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''Thelymitra cyanea'', commonly known as the swamp sun orchid, is a species of orchid which is native to New Zealand and south-east Australia in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. It is usually found growing in swamps, sphagnum bogs, and subalpine herbfields. It usually has blue and white flowers with dark stripes along its veins.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Mar 14, 2017. Captured Jan 11, 2017 10:01 in 10 Rata St, Oban 9818, New Zealand.
  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/5.0
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 4.3mm