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Thelymitra (Orchidaceae) 4a:42
Thelymitra (Sun Orchids) is one of Tasmania's largest genera of orchids, with 38 species currently recognised.

The plants have a single, narrow leaf. The flowers are distinctive in that all six sepals and petals (including the labellum) are similar in size and shape, showy and widely spreading. They are often blue or pink (sometimes yellow or white) in colour. There is a single leaf that is long and narrow.

Thelymitra antennifera is also known as Rabbit's ears.

 

 

 
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