Bee Orchid

Bee Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Caladenia
Species: discoidea
Main Flower Colour: Red
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Description

Although there is general agreement that this orchid is discoidea, it appears to be known by both common names, Dancing Spider and Bee Orchid.

Grows to 100mm - 450mm.
Horizontally spreading petals and lateral sepals

Flowering start in August and ends in October.

Identification

The main flower colour is red.

References

Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia
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Location

Bio Regions

Esperance Plains (ESP), Warren (WAR), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Geraldton Sandplains (GES), Mallee (MAL), Jarrah Forest (JAF), Avon Wheatbelt (AVW)

Region Specifics

Found between Israelite Bay to Kalbarri

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