Inspired by @carrinm posts seeking out Australian native orchids. I remembered a photo I'd taken a few years ago whilst walking in the Noosa National Park, Queensland, Australia. I have no idea if it is an orchid but it was very pretty.
Image credit : Stephen Somers iPhone 5s
If you know what the flower is please leave a comment.
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This is a Fringe Lily (Thysanotus multiflorus). You will find one in my orchid series #23
It has more than 3 petals and it has leaves growing along the stem and its pollen system is in two parts and not in a column like an orchid. I just love the tassely fringe - so delicate. Now when you see these there is a chance there will be hyacinth orchids nearby - they flower at the same time of the year (about now for us down South).
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Thanks, I will keep my eye open for orchids.
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beautiful Flower
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Thanks yes. The fine frills alone the petals are unlike anything I've seen.
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