21st November - Thelymitra grandiflora - Giant Sun-orchid

Thelymitra grandiflora


Description:
A rare orchid endemic to the Adelaide Hills. Grows up to 1 m high.

Flowering:
Flowers from October to December.

Threats:
This orchid is in serious trouble. It may have lost its pollinating insect.

Management:
I have to hand pollinate Wirrapunga's grandifloras or they simply will not reproduce.