Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Fringed Mantis Orchid (Caladenia falcata) is an iconic and visually arresting spider orchid endemic to the inland wheatbelt woodlands of southwestern Australia. Named for the distinct sickle-shaped curve of its lateral petals and sepals which resemble the folded...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Leopard Sun Orchid (Thelymitra benthamiana), also known as the Blotched Sun Orchid, is a striking and distinctive species distributed widely across the southern temperate regions of Australia. Unlike the brilliant azure or pink flowers typical of many sun orchids,...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Silky Blue Orchid (Caladenia sericea), formerly classified by some botanists under the segregate genus Cyanicula, is a delicate and captivating wildflower endemic to the high-rainfall forests and granite woodlands of southwestern Australia. Celebrated for its...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Flying Duck Orchidlet (Paracaleana nigrita) is a whimsical and diminutive terrestrial orchid endemic to the vast sandplains and granite woodlands of southwestern Australia. Closely related to the famous eastern flying duck orchid, this charming miniature species...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Bonnet Orchid (Cryptostylis erecta), also known as the Tartan Tongue Orchid, is a distinctive evergreen terrestrial species endemic to the moist coastal sandstone belts and coastal heaths of southeastern Australia. Famous for its erect, hood-like labellum that...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Tiger Orchid (Diuris sulphurea), also known historically as the Hornet Orchid, is one of the most vibrant and easily recognized donkey orchids in southeastern Australia. Featuring bright, glowing sulphur-yellow blossoms boldly marked with dark chocolate-brown...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Blotched Hyacinth Orchid (Dipodium punctatum) is a magnificent and unusual leafless terrestrial orchid native to the open eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. Emerging dramatically in mid-summer from dry, sun-baked forest soils when few other wildflowers dare...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
King-in-his-Carriage (Drakaea glyptocarpa) is one of the most astonishingly specialized hammer orchids in Western Australia’s botanical treasure chest. Named for its bizarre, articulated floral anatomy where an insect-like decoy sits perched atop an elongated,...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Fringed Leek Orchid (Prasophyllum fimbria) is one of the most statuesque and fragrant members of the leek orchid genus, distributed across the winter-wet woodlands and coastal heaths of southern Australia. Characterized by a stout, hollow, cylindrical leaf...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Butterfly Orchid (Caladenia lobata) is an exquisite and architecturally dramatic spider orchid endemic to the diverse southwest botanical province of Western Australia. Renowned for its enormous, spreading yellowish-green blossoms that can measure over five inches...
