Thelymitra – Sun Orchids | Orchids of South-west Australia

The Sun Orchids are widespread throughout the south west and usually only open their flowers on warm sunny days. There is great variety in the size and colour of the flowers, ranging from small plants with tiny flowers 1cm across to plants 1 metre in height with 40 or so flowers. The first species begin flowering in June and the last are often still going as late as February.
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