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Short to mid-length lateral sepals

Opens in bright sunshine

Labellum does not match any descriptions in my references

Short spreading petals and sepals

Glistening in the sunshine

Prominent glandular apex to labellum

Blood red in colour

Lack of pink pigment = Lutea form

Striped labellum

Broad labellum

Broad petals and dorsal sepal

Clubbed petals and sepals

White, red-tipped labellum

Short, straight labellum, not visible in the set position

The pink-red variation

Two rows of bright yellow calli

Solid red lines rather than dots or thin lines

Similar sized petals and lateral sepals

Labellum – Gives the common name away

Stark white petals and lateral sepals

Nodding their heads in respect