Thelymitra canaliculata – Blue Sun Orchid
Thelymitra occidentalis – Azure Sun Orchid
Thelymitra campanulata – Shirt Orchid
Has been known as Bell Sun Orchid.
Thelymitra latiloba – Wandoo Shirt Orchid
Thelymitra crinita – Blue Lady Orchid
Has been known as Queen Orchid, Lily Orchid
Thelymitra cornicina – Lilac Sun Orchid
Thelymitra mucida – Plum Orchid
Thelymitra vulgaris – Slender Sun Orchid
Thelymitra graminea – Shy Sun Orchid
Thelymitra macrophylla – Scented Sun Orchid
Wow! Now I can get an idea from the leaves and buds what to expect. Are the T crinita leaves always un-ironed/corrugated or can they be smooth like the Leopard? I have noted several on my wanders which are half-way. If you need more Shirts there are many on the Wildflower Drive Corrigin in the white sand stretch.
I like the way you have the flowers at various directions – should make it easier for me and many others to identify – thank you heaps. I’m very impressed by the panorama of orchids on your home page.
You have a fantastic collection,, Bravo……………
Noel are you coming to see Tutanning reserve East Pingelly this year ?
We are doing walks Sunday’s 9.30 start 11-18-25 of September come to 370 Marshall road
And follow your nose ! Love your photos .
Hi Noel,
I found a very small red flowering sun orchid at Esperance’s Helms Arboretum on 7/10/2016. Only one flower out at time but got good photos of the flower and plants as well as a small blue opening flower adjacent. Can’t find it in your book or here. Nearby scented sun orchids much bigger as this one was only about 1.5 cm across (not measured). Can send photos if you are interested.
Where can I buy tubers of these species? I’m not sure if I would consider seeds as it looks like very difficult plant to grow from seed. Thank you