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Grand Spider Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Caladenia

Species: huegelii

Main Flower Colour: Red

Description

Tuberous, perennial, herb, 0.25-0.6 m high. Fl. green & cream & red, Sep to Oct. Grey or brown sand, clay loam.

Grand Spider Orchid is listed as Threatened Flora (Declared Rare Flora).

Identification

The main flower colour is red.

References

https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1596

Created: 27 Jul 2014 - John Baas
Updated: 21 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)

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