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
The Green Rock Orchid (Rimacola elliptica) is a unique and specialized lithophytic orchid endemic strictly to the dripping Hawkesbury sandstone cliffs and deep gorges of the Sydney Basin and Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Anchoring its fibrous roots into shallow,...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Bristly Helmet Orchid (Corybas hispidus) is a miniature, ground-hugging botanical gem native to the damp, rainforest-draped mountain gullies of eastern Australia. Hugging the cool forest floor among damp moss cushions and rotting logs, this diminutive species is...
