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Queen of Sheba

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Thelymitra

Species: variegata

Main Flower Colour: Purple

Description

Striking and unusual flower colour on this much sought after orchid. Very attractive with a distinctive spiral leaf.Found near Albany on the WA south coast and as far north as Wongan Hills and east to Newdegate

Flowering start in September and ends in November.

Identification

The main flower colour is purple.

References

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