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Spotted sun orchid (Thelymitra ixioides) near Hyam's Beach, NSW - another coastal location where most of the flowers have no spots. Flowering had already pretty much finished here in mid-September with only a handful of plants still out. #orchids #inthefield #ozplants #biodiversity
September 23, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Grevillea buxifolia (grey spider flower) flowering in the garden near Corunna, NSW. Another attractive sandstone species which is unfortunately not common in cultivation down my way (may be easier to find closer to Sydney or in Victorian native plant nurseries). #grevilleas #gardening #ozplants
Grevillea buxifolia (grey spider flower) flowering in the garden near Corunna, NSW. Grevillea buxifolia (grey spider flower) flowering in the garden near Corunna, NSW. Grevillea buxifolia (grey spider flower) flowering in the garden near Corunna, NSW.
October 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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The swamp banksia (B. robur) is once again sprouting fuzzy newborns
(height: 2.5cm). 🌱
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Tiny swamp banksia flower spike sprouts from trunk. It is encased in fuzzy 'tentacles'. Gorgeous tones of orange/cream/rust. South coast NSW.
November 17, 2024 at 5:51 AM
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The gorgeous soft plumage of a brush wattlebird on display just now as it feasts on the swamp banksia (with pups!) in my garden. #WildOz #OzPlants 🪶
Bird is a soft grey-brown flecked with white. Silvery ear patch & grey eyes. Touch of chestnut in wing. It is feasting on a half-grown yellowish banksia flower spike (B. robur), surrounded by smaller spikes.
November 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM
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Still some amazing diversity in the roadside orchid species near Mallacoota, VIC at the start of Nov. with good numbers of beard and onion orchids out, the occasional large duck and the last few spotted sun orchids finishing up. Not bad for a fairly dry spring ... #orchids #ozplants #biodiversity
Still some amazing diversity in the roadside orchid species near Mallacoota, VIC at the start of Nov. with good numbers of beard and onion orchids out, the occasional large duck and the last few spotted sun orchids finishing up.
November 16, 2024 at 5:50 AM
silverdory.bsky.social
Interesting tiny sun orchid (Thelymitra sp.) near Mallacoota, VIC. If not a late season deformity then this is probably the smallest sun orchid flower I've come across - tip of my little finger here for scale. Only one flower out - maybe T. brevifolia (pepper-top sun orchid)? #orchids #ozplants
Interesting tiny sun orchid (Thelymitra sp.) near Mallacoota, VIC. Interesting tiny sun orchid (Thelymitra sp.) near Mallacoota, VIC.
November 15, 2024 at 6:21 AM
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Caladenia hillmanii (purple-heart fingers) near Hyams Beach, NSW. This is a good location to see this early spring-flowering orchid with some nice variations out from as early as late August. #Orchids #OzPlants #Biodiversity #Botany #Spring #InTheField #Caladenia #BloomScrolling #WildFlowers
Caladenia hillmanii (purple-heart fingers) near Hyams Beach, NSW.
September 29, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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First flying duck (Caleana major - large duck orchid) of the spring near Genoa, East Gippsland, VIC. Only a few scattered plants out in flower here but quite a few more of these very distinctive orchids in bud nearby - despite the recent dry conditions. #orchids #inthefield #ozplants
First flying duck (Caleana major - large duck orchid) of the spring near Genoa, East Gippsland, VIC.
October 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Purple donkey orchid (Diuris punctata) variations in heathland on the edge of Croajingolong NP, VIC. Flower colour here ranges from purple to pale pink with some forms possibly hybrids with the blotched donkey orchid (D. meridionalis ms) which has been recorded nearby in the past. #orchids #ozplants
Purple donkey orchid (Diuris punctata) variations in heathland on the edge of Croajingolong NP, VIC
November 13, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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Gum blossom starburst.✨️🌸

Corymbia ficifolia on a street in Thirroul.
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Two pinkish gum blossoms in full flower & others on the way (their caps still on or almost off) on a background of large green leaves.
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Gompholobium foliolosum
Fabaceae
Burra Range, White Mountains National Park,
Queensland, Australia
October 2026
#GompholobiumFoliolosum #Fabaceae #ozplants #ozflora #Australiannature #botany #wildoz #nature #photography #photographyofbluesky #bluesky

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October 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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From a couple of weeks ago in the hills around Perth in Western Australia, some Blue Lady Orchids (Thelymitra crinita). These lovely #orchids have finished flowering now and have hopefully set seed #biodiversity #ozflora #ozplants #WildOz 🌿
Two stems with numerous blue flowers against a blurred background of dry Aussie bush
November 4, 2024 at 9:50 PM
silverdory.bsky.social
Last purple donkey orchids (Diuris punctata) for the yr in Croajingolong NP, VIC (mid-Nov). Good to see increased numbers of these beautiful orchids at this location in a season where spring rainfall was fairly low and many other orchids were harder to find than usual #ozplants #orchids #inthefield
Last purple donkey orchids (Diuris punctata) for the year in Croajingolong NP, VIC (mid-Nov).
December 15, 2024 at 6:34 AM
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This colourful display is gadigalbudyari, or Christmas bells (Blandfordia nobilis), a flowering plant endemic to NSW and blooming right now in local bushland. So lovely!🌼
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Several bell-shaped flowers hanging from a single purplish stalk. They are bright red-pink-orange with yellow tips that flare out a little. Blurred bushland scene in background.
December 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Coachwood (Ceratopetalum apetalum) is a beautiful #OzPlants rainforest tree with stunningly patterned trunks! 🌳🎨
Images of a tree trunk with intricate lichen patterns Images of a tree trunk with intricate lichen patterns Images of a tree trunk with intricate lichen patterns Images of a tree trunk with intricate lichen patterns
November 17, 2024 at 4:05 AM
silverdory.bsky.social
First flying ducks (Caleana major - large duck orchid) of the spring near Jervis Bay, NSW. Out pretty early here compared to the ducks I see most seasons further south in East Gippsland - often as late as mid-November. #orchids #inthefield #ozplants #biodiversity #wildflowers
First flying ducks (Caleana major - large duck orchid) of the spring near Jervis Bay, NSW. Out pretty early here compared to the ducks I see most seasons further south in East Gippsland - often as late as mid-November.
September 16, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Caladenia hillmanii (purple-heart fingers) in open forest at Jervis Bay, NSW. Some variation in flower size, shape and colour at this location with some plants not having the distinctive maroon labellum side-lobes this species is known for. #Orchids #OzPlants #InTheField #Spring
Caladenia hillmanii (purple-heart fingers) in open forest at Jervis Bay, NSW - spring orchids 2026.
September 19, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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The gorgeous fringe lilies are flowering in local bushland (south coast NSW). Here's one with an appreciative hoverfly.
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The purple fringe lily (Thysanotus tuberosus) has three petals that are fringed at the edges. A black and yellow hoverfly is resting on a petal as it feeds on nectar. Background is blurred bushland. South coast NSW.
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 AM
silverdory.bsky.social
Another interesting small sun orchid (Thelymitra sp.) near Gipsy Point, VIC. If not a late season deformity then could be the smallest spotted sun orchid (T. ixioides) form I've seen. Only one flower out -maybe a hybrid with T. pauciflora (or similar) which grow nearby #orchids #ozplants #inthefield
Small sun orchid (Thelymitra sp.) flowering near Gipsy Point, VIC Small sun orchid (Thelymitra sp.) flowering near Gipsy Point, VIC
November 24, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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Jacksonia rhadinoclona
Fabaceae
Burra Range, White Mountains National Park,
Queensland, Australia
October 2026
#JacksoniaRhadinoclona #Fabaceae #ozplants #ozflora #Australiannature #botany #wildoz #nature #photography #photographyofbluesky #bluesky

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October 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Grevillea macleayana flowering in coastal heathland near Ulladulla, NSW. These coastal plants with mostly entire, elliptic leaves + semi-prostrate habit when young offer a lot as garden plants - but I'm not sure when I last saw one available in a nursery or native plant sale. #grevilleas #ozplants
Grevillea macleayana flowering in coastal heathland near Ulladulla, NSW Grevillea macleayana flowering in coastal heathland near Ulladulla, NSW Grevillea macleayana flowering in coastal heathland near Ulladulla, NSW Grevillea macleayana flowering in coastal heathland near Ulladulla, NSW
September 22, 2026 at 4:08 AM
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Copper beard orchid (Calochilus campestris) variations north of Mallacoota, VIC. Good numbers of this widespread and variable species out in roadside heathland at the start of November - with a nice range of beard styles on show! #orchids #ozplants #inthefield #EastGippsland #biodiversity
Copper beard orchids flowering near Mallacoota, VIC - spring 2024.
November 18, 2024 at 6:26 AM
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Purple donkey orchid (Diuris punctata) still flowering in mid-November on the edge of Croajingolong NP, VIC. Lightly blotched forms are possibly hybrids with Diuris meridionalis ms (blotched donkey orchid) but still no sightings of this rare species at this location #ozplants #orchids #inthefield
Purple donkey orchid (Diuris punctata) still flowering in mid-November on the edge of Croajingolong NP, VIC.
November 23, 2024 at 4:52 AM
silverdory.bsky.social
Sun orchids (Thelymitra sp.) at the back of my house at Corunna, NSW finally finished up flowering in early Nov, almost a month to the day after the first early flowers appeared. A lot of variations in this patch of 150+ plants -maybe T.peniculata and/or T. pauciflora #orchids #ozplants
Sun orchids (Thelymitra sp.) flowering at the back of my house at Corunna, NSW Sun orchids (Thelymitra sp.) flowering at the back of my house at Corunna, NSW - tip of little finger for scale
November 20, 2024 at 7:11 AM
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Please enjoy the soft blossoms of a lilly pilly (Syzygium) 'Cascade', seen in a local street. Thirroul, NSW.
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Several soft pink ball-shaped flowers, bursting like stars on a green-leafed tree. The stamens are each tipped with white.
November 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM