The red line shows where we found them this afternoon and the red X marks the approximate position of a bush track that is a convenient - and safe - spot to park.
This shows a basic flower.
Monday 12 August 2019
Caladenia catenata hits its straps
Some years ago the side of Karbeethong Rd was covered with a drift of small white orchids (Caladenia catenata). Using that term for the current situation would be an exaggeration, but there are quite a few specimens in flower, and lots more in bud,
The red line shows where we found them this afternoon and the red X marks the approximate position of a bush track that is a convenient - and safe - spot to park.
This shows a basic flower.
Zooming in shows the diagnostic yellow tip to the labellum and the pink interior to the column.
A side view shows the calli on the labellum.
We also found one pink version.
The red line shows where we found them this afternoon and the red X marks the approximate position of a bush track that is a convenient - and safe - spot to park.
This shows a basic flower.
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