Arachnorchis sp aff oenochila  
St Andrews Spider Orchid
 
Caladenia sp aff oenochila  

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This orchid grows in conjunction with the Arachnorchis oenochila, but is quite distinct from it.  It's different so the experts say and that's good enough for me.

Photographed in North East Melbourne.

Details (Vic):

Flowering:  Flowering September - October.

Size: Up to 35cm tall,  flowers -  usually 1or 2, to 60mm across

Location:  Dry foothill forest, with herb rich under story.

Endemic, Rare.

 

 

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