Caladenia picta (Nicholls) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones ex A.D.Chapm.

Growth Form

Caladenia picta is a terrestrial, perennial, deciduous herb that grows from an underground tuber.

Leaf Characteristics

It produces a single, sparsely hairy, linear leaf that measures 60–120 mm (2–5 in) long and 2–3 mm (0.08–0.1 in) wide.

Inflorescence Structure

One flower, 20–25 mm (0.8–1 in) long and 25–30 mm (0.98–1.2 in) wide, is borne on a stalk 80–150 mm (3–6 in) tall.

Sepal and Petal General Traits

The sepals and petals are white to pink on the front surface, greenish-white on the back surface, and spread out in a fan-like arrangement.

Dorsal Sepal Dimensions

The dorsal sepal is erect or slightly curved forward, measuring 15–20 mm (0.6–0.8 in) long and 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) wide.

Lateral Sepal and Petal Dimensions

The lateral sepals are 18–23 mm (0.7–0.9 in) long and 5–7 mm (0.2–0.3 in) wide, while the petals are 15–20 mm (0.6–0.8 in) long and 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in) wide.

Labellum General Traits

The labellum is 7–10 mm (0.3–0.4 in) long and 5–7 mm (0.2–0.3 in) wide, usually white with pink margins.

Labellum Shape and Margins

The sides of the labellum curve upwards strongly, and the tip curls downwards; the tip is orange-yellow and has narrow teeth along its edge.

Labellum Calli

Two rows of calli with clubbed heads are located in the centre of the labellum.

Flowering Period

Flowering occurs from April to June.

Distribution and Habitat

This species, commonly called painted fingers, is found in coastal districts of New South Wales, Australia, south from Newcastle, where it grows in eucalyptus woodland or forest.