Swamp Spider Orchid

Member - John and Val — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:14:00 GMT

Photo by Graeme W. The Swamp Spider Orchid, Caladenia paludosa is the orchid most confused with the Dunsborough Spider Orchid but is bigger and has a much later flowering period.
Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Caladenia Species: paludosa Main Flower Colour: Other

Swamp Spider Orchid

Member - Tony S (WA) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 06:43:00 GMT

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.
Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Caladenia Species: paludosa Main Flower Colour: Red

Orchidaceae Caladenia paludosa Wildflowers

Swamp Spider Orchid

Swamp Spider Orchid