Thelymitra J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Perianth segments similar in shape and size; perianth almost radially symmetrical Thelymitra

Lateral lobes of the column-wings terminating in hair tufts (Fig. 45 b)

Hair tufts yellow or cream

Perianth blue to purplish occasionally white

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Column between the lateral arms hooded, deeply notched. Hair tuffs on column arms sparse, 2. Perianth deep blue to mauve. Hair tufts on lateral arms sparse. Uncommon. Bundanoon. Fl. Nov.–Dec. Thelymitra holmesii

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Column between the lateral arms not hooded, warty or toothed with fringed lobes. Hair tufts on column arms dense, 3; the middle one facing the labellum; the hairs yellow. Perianth pale or dark lilac. Plant up to 60 cm high. Leaf leathery, keeled. Flowers 3–10. Blue Mts Damp situations. Fl. Dec.–Feb. Thelymitra circumsepta