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Peppertop sun orchid - Thelymitra brevifolia  Peppertop sun orchid,Thelymitra brevifolia Click/tap to enlarge

Peppertop sun orchid - Thelymitra brevifolia

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''Thelymitra brevifolia'', commonly called the peppertop sun orchid or short-leaf sun orchid, is a species of orchid that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single erect, relatively short and broad, dark green leaf and up to twenty purplish or purplish blue flowers. It is a common and widespread self-pollinating species occurring in a wide range of habitats.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Nov 2, 2018. Captured Oct 31, 2018 21:20.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO3200
  • 79mm