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Splendid spider orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Caladenia

Species: splendens

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Photo by Graeme W. The Splendid Spider Orchid, Caladenia splendens the second largest of our white spider orchids. The calli have white tips and the petals are very long and taper very quickly . I have seen three flowers on one plant.

Flowering start in August.

Identification

The main flower colour is white.

References

http://www.friendsofqueensparkbushland.org.au/caladenia-splendens/

Created: 08 Aug 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 23 Jan 2015 - Cienne

WildflowerID	454
Views (per week)	21
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Location

Bio Regions

Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Esperance Plains (ESP)

Region Specifics

from the Busselton Dunsborough area. Also found Stirling Range National Park, W.A.

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