Thelymitra sp. 'Kalbarri'

Thelymitra sp. 'Kalbarri'

Northern Culy-locks

Thelymitra spiralis/spiralis (Lobed Sun Orchids)

Undescribed

Kalbarri to Geraldton, growing in sandy soil amongst sedges and low shrubs.

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A relatively common northern species 100–300 mm high with a narrow, smooth leaf 40–80 mm long by 3–8 mm wide at its widest point and up to three mauve-pink to pale-pink variably mauve blotched flowers 30–40 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Curly-locks (Thelymitra spiralis) by its generally smaller flowers and shorter, broader column with shorter lateral lobes.

Not Listed