Thelymitra jacksonii

Thelymitra jacksonii Hopper & A.P.Br. ex Jeanes

Jackson's Sun Orchid

Thelymitra fuscolutea (Sienna Sun Orchids)

Jeffrey Jeanes in Muelleria 24:14-15, Fig. 4 (2006)

North-west of Walpole with a disjunct population near Denbarker, growing in sandy-clay and lateritic soils amongst low shrubs, particularly in areas adjacent to granite outcrops.

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A late flowering species 150–350 mm high with a broad, smooth leaf 60–150 mm long by 20–35 mm wide and up to 12 brown and orange, cinnamon-scented flowers 30–50 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Star Orchid (Thelymitra stellata) by its prominently warty column with two small projections, more southerly distribution and later flowering period.

Priority Three

Named in honour of WA Native Orchid Study and Conservation Group member(s): Bill Jackson