Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Rigid Spider Orchid (Caladenia arrecta) is a striking terrestrial orchid endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. Distinguished by its stiffly held, upward-reaching lateral sepals and petals, this species presents a proud, upright posture that immediately...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Sandplain Duck Orchid (Paracaleana dixonii) is an exceedingly rare and miniature botanical marvel endemic to the hyper-biodiverse kwongan sandplains of Western Australia’s midwest coast. Resembling a tiny flying duck poised in mid-flight above the heath,...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Lazy Spider Orchid (Caladenia multiclavia) is one of the most anatomically extraordinary orchids in Australia. Known as the ‘lazy’ spider orchid because its sepals and petals sweep backwards and downwards in a relaxed, drooping pose, this bizarre...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Darting Spider Orchid (Caladenia uliginosa) is a graceful, long-petaled terrestrial orchid native to the winter-wet lowlands of southwest Australia. Named for the long, sweeping, dart-like filaments of its floral perianth that trail into the understory like...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Smooth Spider Orchid (Caladenia integra) is a remarkably distinctive terrestrial orchid endemic to the inland margins of southwest Western Australia. Unlike almost all other spider orchids, which feature conspicuously fringed or toothed labella, Caladenia integra...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Purple-veined Spider Orchid (Caladenia doutchiae) is a delicate and beautifully marked miniature spider orchid uniquely adapted to the semi-arid woodlands of the Western Australian wheatbelt. Recognized for its compact size, down-curved petals, and distinctively...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Forest Mantis Orchid (Caladenia attingens) is an impressive green spider orchid native to the deep, moisture-rich forests of southwest Australia. Named for its uncanny praying-mantis-like posture, with sweeping upright lateral sepals and a vibrant green,...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Leafless Orchid (Praecoxanthus aphyllus) is the sole member of its monotypic genus, an ancient and enigmatic botanical aristocrat found only in the southwest corner of Australia. Unique for producing its magnificent, sweetly fragrant blossom in late autumn and...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Scented Mignonette Orchid (Microtis alboviridis) is a charming, slender terrestrial orchid native to the seasonally moist landscapes of southwest Western Australia. Distinct among the mignonette orchids for the delightful, sweet honey perfume emitted by its...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Dwarf Hammer Orchid (Drakaea micrantha) is an intricate, miniature marvel of evolutionary deception endemic to southwest Western Australia. Belonging to the renowned hammer orchid genus Drakaea, this diminutive species features an extraordinary hinged labellum...
