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Boranup Spider Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Caladenia

Species: boranup

Main Flower Colour: Other

Description

Photo by Graeme W.
One of the rare Caladenias only discovered in 2006 by Greg Bussell. Greg is perhaps the foremost expert on orchids in the lower and south west areas . He is self trained and has at least one orchid named after him. The Boranup spider orchid, Caladenia boranup, discovered by Greg is one of stunning spider orchids with a very deep reddish pink labellum and occurs only in a small area in the Augusta shire.

Flowering start in October.

Identification

The main flower colour is other.

References

Created: 24 Aug 2014 - Member - John and Val

WildflowerID	486
Views (per week)	25
Views	14183

Location

Bio Regions

Warren (WAR)

Region Specifics

Augusta area

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