Caladenia reticulata


Common Name:

Thick-lip Spider Orchid

Family:

Orchidaceae

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 1

Flower Description:

Yellowish-green and crimson 1

Habit:

Terrestrial orchid to 26 cm tall 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


The leaf is 20 cm long and flowers are solitary. The labellum is yellowish with red margins and veins

Images:

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

VicFlora

Conservation status:

Vulnerable in Victoria

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria