Mmastodon EnvironmentWildlife first seen 19 h ago, last 17 h ago, peak #7

Purple donkey orchids flowering early in East Gippsland

Original: Diuris punctata (purple donkey orchid) starting to flower, East Gippsland, VIC. Was a bit early this year for the really

Wildflower enthusiasts report Diuris punctata, the purple donkey orchid, beginning to flower in East Gippsland, Victoria. Observers say the season started earlier than usual, with the most spectacular specimens bearing four to five flowers on tall stems not yet at their peak, though attractive early forms are already emerging. The sighting is being shared among Australian native plant and biodiversity communities tracking seasonal timing.

Why now: An unusually early flowering season for this native orchid is drawing attention from plant and ecology observers.

Diuris punctatapurple donkey orchidEast GippslandVictoria

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 19 h ago to 17 h ago.

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• Diuris punctata (purple donkey orchid) starting to flower, East Gippsland, VIC. Was a bit early this year for the really spectacular plants with 4-5 flowers on tall stems but still found some nice early forms up and out. # Orchids # OzPlants # Biodiversity # Ecology # Botany #… · silverdory@aus.social · 24

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