Splendid spider orchid

Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Caladenia
Species: splendens
Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Photo by Graeme W. The Splendid Spider Orchid, Caladenia splendens the second largest of our white spider orchids. The calli have white tips and the petals are very long and taper very quickly . I have seen three flowers on one plant.

Flowering start in August.

Identification

The main flower colour is white.

References

http://www.friendsofqueensparkbushland.org.au/caladenia-splendens/
WildflowerID454
Views (per week)18
Views9162

Location

Bio Regions

Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Esperance Plains (ESP)

Region Specifics

from the Busselton Dunsborough area. Also found Stirling Range National Park, W.A.

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