Thelymitra aff. pauciflora the NZ slender sun orchid, from Pinnacles Hill Road batter-slope, Bombay, on 18/11/95. Notice its own white, granular pollen liberally sprinkled around; an indicator of self pollination. It prefers poor, damp soil in dappled sun. Similar to the insect pollinated Aussie T. pauciflora. 3 or 4 flowers open on one stem in case some insect decides to cross pollinate them but only on a hot day, especially after rain. However, this specimen was self pollinated before it opened as often happens in this taxon. Found from Whangarei to Timaru on track sides or in scrub.
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