Pink sun orchid, Fragrant sun orchid
Thelymitra fragrans
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
A ground orchid. It has one leaf. It is 30 cm long and 22 mm wide. The flower spike is 35 cm high. There are up to 11 pink flowers.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on sunny rocky outcrops amongst moss and lichens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Rhizomes, root