Perennial herb. Grows from a tuberous root. Usually has only 1 stem with 1 flower at the extreme. Plant dies down after flowering. Often grow in small colonies, Stem colour varies from green to deep red.
size
10 to 20 cm high
Leaf
One narrow leaf at ground level. 3-15cm x 1-2mm wide
Flower
One flower per plant. Up to 40mm across. Colour white with green column. Lip is 3 lobed and yellow to orange tipped. Lip is covered in several rows of hard white protrusions on stalks known as calli. Inner part of tongue can vary in colour from white to pink to deep red.
Flower Season
September to October
Fruit
Propagation
From seed
Details
Naturally occurring plants in moist well drained soil in mountain and open forest.
Attracts
None recorded.
Conservation Status
Common, not threatened
Special Note
This orchid was previously listed as Caladenia genus. So older reference books will refer to them under this genus. Aborigines use the tuber as a food source.
