Thelymitra sp. 'late forests'

Thelymitra sp. 'late forests'

Southern Forest Sun Orchid

Thelymitra macrophylla (Blue Sun Orchids)

Undescribed

Margaret River to Manypeaks (town), growing in sandy soils in forests, woodlands and shrublands.

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A late flowering, southern species 200–600 mm high with a narrow, smooth leaf 100–300 mm long by 5–12 mm wide and up to 25 blue, purple or pink flowers 20–30 mm across.

It is distinguished from the related Shy Sun Orchid (Thelymitra graminea) by its later flowering period, taller inflorescence and usually larger, more numerous flowers.

Not Listed