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Winter orchids flowering on Vale Park’s Wildflower Walk in July 2015

Posted on July 13, 2015

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Our lovely winter orchids have begun flowering on the Wildflower Walk at Vale Park, including this interesting Gnat Orchid (Cyrtostylis robusta). Nectar flows down the centre of the large lower petal to attract pollinating long-legged flies (that look similar to mosquitoes!). 

 Category: Blog      Tags: Acianthus, Corybas, Cyrtostylis, gnat orchids, Helmet orchids, orchids, pollinators, Pterostylis, wildflower walk

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