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Small sun orchids spotted at Corunna, NSW

Original: Small sun orchids (Thelymitra sp.) at Corunna, NSW (tip of my little finger included here for scale). Quite a bit of var

A nature observer in Corunna, on the New South Wales south coast, has documented a patch of small sun orchids (Thelymitra) notable for their tiny size — the tip of a little finger was included for scale. The site shows striking variation, with a mix of blue and pink flowers that may include both T. pauciflora and T. peniculata. The blooms remain tightly closed, failing to open fully, a known quirk of this orchid group that typically relies on warm, sunny days to flower.

Why now: The unusual flower colour variation and the orchids' reluctance to open make for a charming and rare botanical find shared with fellow nature enthusiasts.

ThelymitraCorunna, NSWT. paucifloraT. peniculata

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• Small sun orchids (Thelymitra sp.) at Corunna, NSW (tip of my little finger included here for scale). Quite a bit of variation at this location with a mix of blue and pink flowers and maybe both T. pauciflora and T. peniculata represented. All flowers are shy to open with never… · silverdory@aus.social · 35

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