Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Sugar Orchid (Ericksonella saccharata), formerly known as Caladenia saccharata, is an enchanting miniature terrestrial orchid endemic to the semi-arid interior woodlands and granite shields of southwestern Australia. Representing the sole species in the monotypic...
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...
