Carbunup King Spider Orchid
Caladenia procera
Synonyms
- Arachnorchis procera
- Calonemorchis procera
Notes
The Carbunup King Spider Orchid is one of the tallest and largest-flowered Spider Orchids of Australia, making it a spectacular sight. At the same time it is restricted to a very small area near Busselton in south-western WA. Despite this narrow geographic range, the orchids are locally common in remnant woodland and heathland, the peak flowering period being early to mid spring. The Carbunup King Spider Orchid is easily identified by its tall stature and large yellow flowers with a characteristic yellow and red labellum. While the sepals are prominently clubbed, the stiffly held petals are pointed and without clubbing.
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References
- Caladenia procera in the Australian Plant Name Index
- Caladenia procera in the Atlas of Living Australia
- Caladenia procera in the Western Australian FloraBase