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Short-sepaled spider orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Genus: Caladenia

Species: brevisura

Main Flower Colour: Other

Description

Growing in sandy soil beside salt pan. About 20cm high. Sepals with small knobby club, petals curled at ends. No fringe on labellum.

Flowering start in August and ends in September.

Identification

The main flower colour is other.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/15334
http://orchids.chookman.id.au/caladenia/roei.html

Created: 22 May 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 05 Apr 2015 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Mallee (MAL)

Region Specifics

South of Lake Grace, near Pingrup WA.

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