Thelymitra ixioides
Common Name:
Spotted Sun-orchid
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Riverina, Otway Plain, Midlands, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, East Gippsland (CDEGHJKMNPRTVWZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
A range of habitats such as swamps and heaths on sandy soil near the coast
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Flower Description:
Purple, blue, greenish-blue, pink, white
Habit:
Terrestrial orchid to 60 cm
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
The petals and sepals of this species can be of different hues and are usually spotted
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria