Thelymitra aemula
Thelymitra aemula
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Thelymitra
- Species:
- Thelymitra aemula
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Responds positively to fire in heathland habitats; may flower more profusely after fire.
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Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Orchid; dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification not applicable.
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