Acianthus sp.

Mayflower Orchid at Currawang, NSW

Acianthus sp. at Currawang, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
Acianthus sp. at Currawang, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
Acianthus sp. at Currawang, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
Acianthus sp. at Currawang, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
Acianthus sp. at Currawang, NSW - 14 Mar 2021
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Acianthus sp. 15 Mar 2021 DerekC
Acianthus sp. 14 Mar 2021 camcols

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Many (50+) single leafed plants popping up through leaf litter. Found two with flower stalks and buds (one covered in aphids). Perhaps Acianthus sp.

2 comments

DerekC wrote:
   15 Mar 2021
Yes it is an Acianthus sp. the purple underside is important in identifying this genus. Nice photos. They are possibly A.exsertus but it will be interesting to see the flowers when they open, if you can get back in a week or so.
camcols wrote:
   15 Mar 2021
Thank you. I will be checking on them every day. Today I found a few more with buds.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 14 Mar 2021 01:17 PM Recorded on
  • camcols Recorded by

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  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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