Caladenia reticulata
Common Name:
Thick-lip Spider Orchid
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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wimmera, Midlands (CHJ) also SA
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Usually in Eucalyptus leucoxylon woodland on clay loams
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Flower Description:
Yellowish-green and crimson
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Habit:
Terrestrial orchid to 26 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
The leaf is 20 cm long and flowers are solitary. The labellum is yellowish with red margins and veins
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Conservation status:
Vulnerable in Victoria
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria