| Caladenia
is one of the largest genera of orchids in Tasmania with 35 species, and includes
the spider orchids (formerly included in Arthrochilus) as
well as many other species. Caladenia species have
short erect stems with a single narrow leaf attached. The flowers
have widely spreading sepals and petals (excluding the labellum).
The spider orchids have very long sepals and petals that are often
yellowish, whereas the other species have smaller flowers
that are often white to pink. Caladenia latifolia is pink
fairies, and C. carnea is pink fingers. Caladenia
deformis is now known as Pheladenia
deformis. |
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