Thelymitra megacalyptra
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Thelymitra megacalyptra, known as Thelymitra megcalyptra in Australia,[2] and commonly known as plains sun orchid,[3] is a species of orchid that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has a single erect, fleshy leaf and up to fifteen blue to purplish, sometimes lilac, pink or white flowers with white tufts on top of the anther.
Quick Facts Plains sun orchid, Scientific classification ...
Plains sun orchid | |
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Thelymitra megacalyptra near Strathfieldsaye | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
Tribe: | Diurideae |
Genus: | Thelymitra |
Species: | T. megacalyptra |
Binomial name | |
Thelymitra megacalyptra | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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