ORCHIDS
Vanilla Orchid
Thelymitra antennifera
Bee Orchid
Diuris laxiflora
Blue Lady Orchid
Thelymitra crinita Another gorgeous example of our native orchids
Common Donkey Orchid pair
Diuris brumalis
Common White Spider Orchid
Caladenia longicauda OK, the common refers to its distribution and that is where it ends. There is absolutely nothing common about this family of flowers. They are all exquisite. This variety flowers from September to November and can be found in many places around the South-West of WA
Common White Spider Orchid
Caladenia longicauda
Cowslip Orchid
Caladenia flava
Cowslip Orchid 1
Caladenia flava There are a number of cowslip orchids and they share the colour yellow, with a variety of other markings. They have a wide distribution around the South-West and can flower from July to December. So no excuse for not seeing any !
Dragon Orchid
Caladenia barbarossa This beautiful specimen will grow to about 30cm on its long, slender stem and will appear from September to November. I saw their beauty just outside of Kojonup
Little Pink Fairy Orchid
Caladenia reptans Lindl. All on its own in John Forrest National Park. A beautiful little burst of colour amongst the gravel
Purple Enamel Orchid
Elythranthera brunonis These orchids do look like enamel and glint in the sunshine