Thelymitra sp. 'Denmark'
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Thelymitra sp. 'Denmark'
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Name and Authority
Common Name
Yellow Sun Orchid
Complex Name
Thelymitra fuscolutea (Sienna Sun Orchids)
Originally Described by
Undescribed
Distribution and Habitat
South of Denmark, growing in sandy-clay soil in woodlands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · · · Oct Nov ·
Description
A rare species 100–300 mm high with a broad, smooth leaf 50–100 mm long by 20–25 mm wide and up to seven pale yellow to greenish-yellow flowers 20–30 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
It is distinguished from the related Leopard Orchid (Thelymitra benthamiana) by its smaller, wholly pale yellow flowers.
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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