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Swamp Spider Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Caladenia

Species: paludosa

Main Flower Colour: Red

Description

A common orchid that has up to three red greenish-yellow and cream flowers.Spreading petals, narrowly clubbed lateral sepals and a white or greenish yellow red tipped projecting labellum.
It also has a seasonally wet habitat under Melaleuca species and thick associated scrub.

Flowering start in September and ends in December.

Identification

The main flower colour is red.

References

Created: 07 Dec 2014 - Member - Tony S (WA)
Updated: 08 Dec 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Region Specifics

Found on the coastal plain between Gingin and Gracetown.

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