Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Dancing Spider Orchid (Caladenia discoidea), known affectionately across Western Australia as the Bee Orchid or Dancing Spider, is an enchanting terrestrial species famous for its dynamic, kinetic appearance. Resembling a joyous miniature dancer with outstretched...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Red Beaks Orchid (Pyrorchis nigricans), also known evocatively as the Undertaker Orchid or Elephant’s Ears, is one of Australia’s most legendary fire-responsive terrestrial orchids. Famous for forming vast carpets of broad, fleshy, ground-hugging...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Parson’s Bands Orchid (Eriochilus cucullatus) is one of the most charming heralds of autumn across the bushlands of southeastern Australia. Blooming precisely when most other native flora is entering winter dormancy, this delicate terrestrial orchid earns...
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Eastern Wallflower Orchid (Diuris orientis), traditionally celebrated across southern Australia as the Donkey Orchid, is an eye-catching terrestrial species famous for its upright, ear-like lateral petals that resemble the perky ears of a miniature donkey....
Plants > Orchidaceae & Terrestrial Orchids
The Stately Helmet Orchid (Corybas diemenicus) is an exquisite miniature jewel of the southern Australian forest floor, barely rising an inch above the carpet of damp green moss. Resembling a tiny, polished dark maroon helmet nestled against a rounded cordate leaf,...
