Thelymitra - Sun Orchids
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These beautiful orchids only open their flowers on warm to hot days. Some, such as the scented sun orchid will have up to 30 flowers open on a single stem. Thelymitra is widespread in the south west with species found in almost every habitat.
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Thelymitra crinita, macrophylla, graminea
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Thelymitra campanulata, canaliculata and
latiloba (azurea) |
Thelymitra antennifera, flexuosa |
Thelymitra benthamiana |
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Thelymitra variegata, speciosa and pulcherrima |
Thelymitra villosa |
Thelymitra spiralis & hybrids |
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Thelymitra tigrina |
Thelymitra cucullata |
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Found in swamps, this orchid has very tiny flowers
(1cm). Late flowering (Nov-Jan)
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Found in swamps and on granite outcrops, small flowers (1.5cm) Flowering Nov |
