While waterfall hunting, I thought at first these were small fungi… until I looked closer.
Turns out it is known as a Stately Helmet Orchid or Veined helmet-orchid – Corybas diemenicus.


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Wow, rather creepy looking, aren’t they?
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Yes, it was dim way down near the creek and they looked black to the eye. I would like to go her again to see if they open more and reveal a beautiful inner self … but it’s quite a trek!
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Thanks for reminding me of your name, Tone, sorry. Tasmania looks so beautiful!
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I wouldn’t have known they were orchids! What a huge variety of orchids there are. Great close up photos!
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Thanks, I almost dismissed them but was curious, the photos revealed much more than I could see!
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It’s so tiny! I like the fish tail! 🙂
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It was right next to the rivulet too! Evolution before my eyes 👀!!
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