Orchidaceae — Orchid Family

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Pterostylis viriosa (D.L.Jones) R.J.Bates

Pterostylis viriosa (D.L.Jones) R.J.Bates

Pterostylis viriosa (D.L.Jones) R.J.Bates

Pterostylis viriosa is a tuberous terrestrial orchid found in several biogeographic regions of South Australia.

Pterostylis tunstallii D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis tunstallii D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis tunstallii D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis tunstallii is a tuberous perennial greenhood orchid found in moist coastal forests of southeastern Australia.

Pterostylis scabrida Lindl.

Pterostylis scabrida Lindl.

Pterostylis scabrida Lindl.

Pterostylis scabrida is a tuberous terrestrial orchid that grows in wet forests across Tasmania, flowering from October to February.

Pterostylis planulata D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis planulata D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis planulata D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Pterostylis planulata is a tuberous terrestrial orchid found only in northern Grampians National Park, flowering October to November.

Pterostylis boormanii Rupp

Pterostylis boormanii Rupp

Pterostylis boormanii Rupp

Pterostylis boormanii, commonly Sikh's whiskers, is a tuberous terrestrial orchid native to southeastern inland Australia that flowers from September to November.

Pterostylis ophioglossa R.Br.

Pterostylis ophioglossa R.Br.

Pterostylis ophioglossa R.Br.

Pterostylis ophioglossa, the snake-tongue greenhood, is a tuberous terrestrial orchid found in coastal eastern Australia.

Pterostylis arenicola M.A.Clem. & J.Stewart

Pterostylis arenicola M.A.Clem. & J.Stewart

Pterostylis arenicola M.A.Clem. & J.Stewart

Pterostylis arenicola, the sandhill rustyhood, is a tuberous terrestrial orchid native to South Australia.

Pterostylis sargentii C.R.P.Andrews

Pterostylis sargentii C.R.P.Andrews

Pterostylis sargentii C.R.P.Andrews

Pterostylis sargentii is a tuberous terrestrial orchid found across south-west Western Australia, flowering from July to October.

Pterostylis daintreana F.Muell. ex Benth.

Pterostylis daintreana F.Muell. ex Benth.

Pterostylis daintreana F.Muell. ex Benth.

Pterostylis daintreana is a tuberous perennial herb with white-and-dark-green flowers native to eastern Australia.

Pterostylis prasina (D.L.Jones) G.N.Backh.

Pterostylis prasina (D.L.Jones) G.N.Backh.

Pterostylis prasina (D.L.Jones) G.N.Backh.

Pterostylis prasina is a terrestrial tuberous orchid native to parts of southeastern Australia, flowering from July to September.

Pterostylis turfosa Endl.

Pterostylis turfosa Endl.

Pterostylis turfosa Endl.

Pterostylis turfosa, the bearded bird orchid, is a tuberous perennial herb found near the south Australian coast between Bunbury and East Mount Barren.

Pterostylis hamata Blackmore & Clemesha

Pterostylis hamata Blackmore & Clemesha

Pterostylis hamata Blackmore & Clemesha

Pterostylis hamata is a tuberous terrestrial orchid that grows in open forest rocky areas of southeastern Australia.

Cranichis muscosa Sw.

Cranichis muscosa Sw.

Cranichis muscosa Sw.

Cranichis muscosa, the cypress-knee helmet orchid, is a widespread terrestrial orchid found from southern Florida to northern South America.

Gavilea araucana (Phil.) M.N.Correa

Gavilea araucana (Phil.) M.N.Correa

Gavilea araucana (Phil.) M.N.Correa

Gavilea araucana is an orchid species native to parts of Chile and Argentina.

Chloraea bletioides Lindl.

Chloraea bletioides Lindl.

Chloraea bletioides Lindl.

Chloraea bletioides is an orchid species endemic to Chile, found between Valparaíso and Ñuble regions.

Chloraea piquichen (Lam.) Lindl.

Chloraea piquichen (Lam.) Lindl.

Chloraea piquichen (Lam.) Lindl.

Chloraea piquichen is a tuberous geophyte orchid native to parts of Chile and Argentina.

Caladenia dimorpha Fitzg.

Caladenia dimorpha Fitzg.

Caladenia dimorpha Fitzg.

Caladenia dimorpha is an uncommon terrestrial orchid that grows in forests of the western Blue Mountains, Australia.

Caladenia brownii Hopper

Caladenia brownii Hopper

Caladenia brownii Hopper

Caladenia brownii is a distinct Australian orchid, the only Caladenia that grows in karri forest.

Caladenia cracens D.L.Jones

Caladenia cracens D.L.Jones

Caladenia cracens D.L.Jones

Caladenia cracens is a pink-flowered terrestrial orchid widespread in woodland and forest in southern Tasmania.

Caladenia radialis R.S.Rogers

Caladenia radialis R.S.Rogers

Caladenia radialis R.S.Rogers

Caladenia radialis, the drooping spider orchid, is a tuberous terrestrial orchid native to south-west Western Australia, that flowers from August to early October.

Caladenia macrostylis Fitzg.

Caladenia macrostylis Fitzg.

Caladenia macrostylis Fitzg.

Caladenia macrostylis is a species of terrestrial orchid found in south-west Western Australia, growing in forest, woodland and coastal scrub.

Caladenia gracilis R.Br.

Caladenia gracilis R.Br.

Caladenia gracilis R.Br.

Caladenia gracilis R.Br. is a terrestrial orchid found in southeastern Australian open forests and dry ridges.

Caladenia alata R.Br.

Caladenia alata R.Br.

Caladenia alata R.Br.

Caladenia alata, commonly called fairy orchid, is a small terrestrial orchid found in Australia and New Zealand.

Caladenia variegata Colenso

Caladenia variegata Colenso

Caladenia variegata Colenso

Caladenia variegata is a terrestrial orchid from New Zealand that produces pink or white flowers between November and January.

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