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Copper beard orchid spotted near Mallacoota

Original: Copper beard orchid (Calochilus campestris) near Mallacoota, VIC. Generally features some of the neatest facial hair of

A copper beard orchid (Calochilus campestris) has been photographed near Mallacoota in Victoria's East Gippsland. The wildflower is known for its striking furry labellum, said to be among the neatest 'facial hair' of the local beard orchid species. Nature enthusiasts are sharing the spring find as an example of the region's distinctive native orchid diversity.

Why now: Spring wildflower photography highlights Australia's unusual native orchids, drawing attention from plant and biodiversity communities.

Copper beard orchidCalochilus campestrisMallacootaEast GippslandVictoria

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• Copper beard orchid (Calochilus campestris) near Mallacoota, VIC. Generally features some of the neatest facial hair of the local beard orchid species in East Gippsland. # Orchids # OzPlants # Biodiversity # Ecology # Botany # Photography # Spring # InTheField # Nature #… · silverdory@aus.social · 57

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