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Calochilus robertsonii

Found on clays and in open scrub in lowland to montane areas.

Known as the "bearded orchid"

Flowers Nov-Dec.

Note that in this species the labellum tip is hidden in the beard - compared to C. paludosus below. Note also the two dark "eyes" in the third photo.

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Calochilus paludosus

Found on clays and in open scrub in lowland to montane areas,often occuring with C. robertsonii.

Also known as the "bearded orchid"

Flowers Oct-Dec.

Note that in this species the labellum is long, strap-like and bare.

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