Caladenia macrostylis   Leaping Spider Orchid Endemic

Caladenia macrostylis

This orchid with two flowers out simultaneously was in deep shade and the intermittent breeze made it very difficult to photograph. Fortunately the appearance this Spider Orchid is very distinctive with the petals and sepals projecting forward (hence "leaping") and the dark red knobs known as calli on the labellum.

Caladenia macrostylis

Caladenia macrostylis Leaping Spider Orchid

W.A. Flower Society Tour. Harrismith Reserve 15th September 2007

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Caladenia macrostylis

W.A. Flower Society Tour. Harrismith Reserve 15th September 2007

Added on 13th December 2007, updated November 11th 2008, updated 17th July 2015

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