Acianthus sp.

Mayflower Orchid at Moruya, NSW

Acianthus sp. at Moruya, NSW - 4 Mar 2024
Acianthus sp. at Moruya, NSW - 4 Mar 2024
Acianthus sp. at Moruya, NSW - 4 Mar 2024
Acianthus sp. at Moruya, NSW - 4 Mar 2024
Acianthus sp. at Moruya, NSW - 4 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Acianthus sp. 5 Mar 2024 Tapirlord
Unidentified 4 Mar 2024 LisaH

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User's notes

These look similar to helmet orchid leaves? But isn't it the wrong time of year? I really don't know anything about orchids, so am eager to hear your thoughts.

3 comments

Tapirlord wrote:
   5 Mar 2024
Purple underside suggests Acianthus over Corybas
LisaH wrote:
   5 Mar 2024
Thank you - now to do some research
MattM wrote:
   8 Mar 2024
This is probably Acianthus fornicatus.

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Additional information

  • Less than 10cm Plant height

Species information

  • Acianthus sp. Scientific name
  • Mayflower Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 68 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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