Plants of the Castlemaine District.

Crimson Sun Orchid (Thelymitra ×macmillanii)

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p>Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family).

Native of Vic, Tas and NZ.

Recognise:

  • the large pink to crimson flowers
  • the yellow warty columns held well above the labellum.

    • Scattered.

    VROTS: vulnerable.

    This orchid is a hybrid between T. antennifera and T. megcalyptra. The × sign indicating that it has a hyrid origin. ototot

    Photos: Smiths Reef.