Sandplain Spider Orchid

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

Description

Photo by Graeme W.
Caladenia speciosa is the Sandplain Spider orchid. It is found in a thin strip between Busselton and Perth. It is different from the other longacauda in that it has pink labellum fringes and the fringes are longer.

Identification

The main flower colour is white.

References

Orchids of the South West by Noel Hoffman and Andrew Brown is the best reference book.
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Location

Bio Regions

Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)

Region Specifics

It is found in a thin strip between Busselton and Perth.

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