Around the grounds . October orchids.

The Large Tongue Orchid
It’s that time of year again…a carefull look around the area surrounding the museum revealed a couple of Australian Terrestrial Orchids.   This one was in flower with many other immature spikes emerging in a small cluster getting ready to flower.  It is also known as the The Cow Orchid or The Duckbill Orchid, or by the scientific name of Cryptostylis subulata.
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An amazing looking orchid.

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It is a fabulous time of year to visit the museum with your camera at the ready,  the bush surrounding the museum has many hidden wonders just waiting to be found.
 

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