Sun Orchid
by Elaine Teague
Title
Sun Orchid
Artist
Elaine Teague
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Thelymitra ixioides, known as the spotted sun orchid or dotted sun orchid, is a species of orchid that is native to southern and eastern Australia and to New Zealand. It has a single long, thin, dark green leaf and up to ten flowers which occur in a range of colours, most commonly blue to purple but usually with small, dark blue spots. It is a variable species, similar to T. juncifolia which has smaller flowers.
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February 19th, 2023
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