Australian native orchid photos.

[Seandew]

Hi everyone,

As well as many native tuberous Drosera here in Australia, we also have hundreds of native tuberous orchid species. These are a few photos I have taken recently on field trips while looking for CP's. I thought some of you may be interested.

Firstly, a shot of Glossodia minor- the "Small Waxlip Orchid"-

Next, Caladenia carnea- "Pink Fairies"-

And finally 2 shots of Caladenia clavigera- the "Spider Orchid"

The first, a shot of the entire plant-

And secondly a closeup of the flower-

Just a taste of some of our beautiful ground orchids. If anyone wants to see more I have plenty stored away. Just let me know.

Regards,

Sean.

 

[Merlin]

Very nice

. Got any pictures of Greenhoods in the wild?

 

[JanW]

Very nice pics, Sean!

Jan

 

[PlantAKiss]

Those are beautiful Sean! Thanks for sharing the pics since they are types of orchids you don't normally get to see. I am so envious of your surroundings. You get to see not only CPs in the wild but orchids too. And what a photo op!

I'm moving to Australia!

Suzanne

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

OK Sean, I am letting you know. Post more photos, pretty please!!!

 

[Binataboy]

More pics like this!

Forget what the name is but thought it was a cool pic with the dodder climbing on it.

George

 

[JanW]

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[Seandew]

I can't see the photo but from what I remember I'm pretty sure the plant with the dodder is Pterostylis cycnocephala. Another of the weird looking Greenhood Orchids.

Sean.