Black-Hooded Sun Orchid
Thelymitra atronitida
Family Orchidaceae
Critically Endangered — NSW: Critically Endangered, TAS: Endangered
About
Thelymitra atronitida, commonly called black-hooded orchid, is a species of orchid that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single erect, leathery, leaf and up to eight moderately dark blue, self-pollinating flowers that only open on hot days.
How to spot it
Real occurrence confirmed near Beowa National Park (Atlas of Living Australia, 2021) — no separate physical description was available on Wikipedia for this species, see the source link for more.
Documented on these trails
Found in
- Beowa National Park — Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW hikes