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Orchids of Australia

Australia is home to about 1,800 species of mostly terrestrial orchids. The south-east and south-west of the continent are particularly rich in species, with approximately 400 known orchid species occurring in south-western Australia alone. On this page I present some of the more common species of terrestrial orchids found throughout the temperate regions of Australia. Most of the featured species are endemic to Western Australia, but quite a few species (nearly 40) from the south-east of the country are included as well.

Several of Australia’s orchid species look very similar and require an expert to tell apart. This is particularly the case with Spider Orchids (Caladenia), Donkey Orchids (Diuris), Mignonette Orchids (Microtis) and Greenhood Orchids (Pterostylis). The situation is complicated further by the large number of hybrids known to exist in the wild, in particular among the Spider Orchids. Hence, a few of the species below have been marked as “unidentified”.

Lastly, most of the orchid profiles below are still incomplete and only contain photos at this stage, but no descriptions. I’m not sure if I will ever find the time to complete them.

Genera

Acianthus
Caladenia (Spider Orchids)
Caleana
Calochilus (Beard Orchids)
Corybas (Helmet Orchids)
Cryptostylis
Cyanicula (China Orchids)
Cyrtostylis
Dendrobium
Dipodium (Hyacinth Orchids)
Disa
Diuris (Donkey Orchids)
Drakaea (Hammer Orchids)
Elythranthera (Enamel Orchids)
Ericksonella
Eriochilus (Bunny Orchids)
Gastrodia
Glossodia
Leporella
Leptoceras
Lyperanthus
Microtis (Mignonette Orchids)
Orthoceras (Horned Orchids)
Paracaleana (Duck Orchids)
Pheladenia
Praecoxanthus
Prasophyllum (Leek Orchids)
Pterostylis (Greenhood Orchids)
Pyrorchis
Spiculaea
Thelymitra (Sun Orchids)

Genus Acianthus

**Mosquito Orchid**
(*Acianthus exsertus*)

Genus Caladenia R.Br. 1810 – Spider Orchids

With their large, filamentary flowers, Spider Orchids are among Australia’s most spectacular terrestrial orchids. Spider Orchids are generally common and widespread across south-eastern and south-western Australia, including Tasmania. They are particularly abundant in south-western WA where they make up more than one third of all native orchid species. There are several distinct subgenera which have been treated as separate genera by some authors.

Subgenus Caladenia – Lady Fingers

**White Fingers**
(*Caladenia catenata*)

Subgenus Elevatae Hopper & A.P.Br 2000 – Fairy Orchids

Caladenia flava — **Cowslip Orchid**
(*Caladenia ﬂava*)

**White Primrose Orchid**
(*Caladenia lateritica*)

**Pink Primrose Orchid**
(*Caladenia rosea*)

**Pink Fairy Orchid**
(*Caladenia latifolia*)

**Little Pink Fairy Orchid**
(*Caladenia reptans*)

**White Fairy Orchid**
(*Caladenia marginata*)

Subgenus Calonema (Lindl. 1840) Hopper & A.P.Br 2000 – Spider Orchids

**Antelope Orchid**
(*Caladenia discoidea*)

**Arrowsmith Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia crebra*)

**Leaping Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia macrostylis*)

**Winter Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia drummondii*)

**Sugar Candy Orchid**
(*Caladenia hirta*)

**White Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia longicauda*)

**Splendid Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia splendens*)

**Sandplain White Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia speciosa*)

**Margaret River Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia citrina*)

**Island Point Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia swartsiorum*)

**Darting Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia uliginosa*)

**Boddington Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia hopperiana*)

**Giant Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia excelsa*)

**Exotic Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia nivalis*)

**Collie Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia leucochila*)

**Rusty Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia ferruginea*)

**Karri Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia brownii*)

**Blushing Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia lorea*)

**Carousel Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia arenicola*)

**Tuart Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia georgei*)

**Grand Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia huegelii*)

**Scott River Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia thinicola*)

**King Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia pectinata*)

**Carbunup King Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia procera*)

**Dunsborough Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia viridescens*)

**Swamp Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia paludosa*)

**Broad-lipped Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia applanata*)

**Williams’ Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia williamsiae*)

**Diamond Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia rhomboidiformis*)

**Stumpy Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia ensata*)

**Clubbed Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia longiclavata*)

**Big Clubbed Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia magniclavata*)

**Hoffman’s Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia hoffmanii*)

**Club-lipped Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia corynephora*)

**Crab-lipped Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia plicata*)

**Funnel-web Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia infundibularis*)

**Fringed Mantis Orchid**
(*Caladenia falcata*)

**Forest Mantis Orchid**
(*Caladenia attingens*)

**Smooth-lipped Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia integra*)

Subgenus Drakonorchis Hopper & A.P.Br 2000 – Dragon Orchids

**Dragon Orchid**
(*Caladenia barbarossa*)

Subgenus Phlebochilus (Benth. 1873) Hopper & A.P.Br 2000 – Wispy Spider Orchids

**Lazy Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia multiclavia*)

**Zebra Orchid**
(*Caladenia cairnsiana*)

**Noble Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia nobilis*)

**Common Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia varians*)

**Pendant Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia pendens*)

**Glistening Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia incensa*)

**Yerina Springs Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia bigeminata*)

**Salt Lake Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia exilis*)

**Brookton Highway Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia fluvialis*)

**Western Wispy Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia microchila*)

**Ironcaps Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia paradoxa*)

Caladenia sp. — **Unidentified Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia* sp.)

**Joseph’s Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia polychroma*)

**Chameleon Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia dimidia*)

**Drooping Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia radialis*)

**Kalbarri Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia wanosa*)

**Primrose Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia xantha*)

**Yellow Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia denticulata*)

**Tenterden Yellow Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia straminichila*)

**Elegant Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia elegans*)

**Mustard Orchid**
(*Caladenia caesarea*)

**Chapman’s Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia chapmanii*)

**Blood Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia filifera*)

**Slender Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia pulchra*)

**Crimson Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia footeana*)

**Ruby Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia occidentalis*)

Hybrids

Caladenia carnea × Caladenia catenata — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia carnea* × *Caladenia catenata*

Caladenia flava × Caladenia latifolia — **Spectacular Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia* × *spectabilis*)

Caladenia flava × Caladenia reptans — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia flava* × *Caladenia reptans*

Caladenia longicauda × Caladenia pendens — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia longicauda* × *Caladenia pendens*

Caladenia hirta × Caladenia longicauda — **Tinged Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia* × *suffusa*)

Caladenia longicauda × Caladenia uliginosa — **Protruding Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia* × *exserta*)

Caladenia falcata × Caladenia longicauda — **Wheatbelt Spider Orchid**
(*Caladenia* × *cala*)

Caladenia hoffmanii × Caladenia longicauda — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia hoffmanii* × *Caladenia longicauda*

Caladenia longicauda × Caladenia lorea — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia longicauda* × *Caladenia lorea*

Caladenia arenicola × Caladenia longicauda — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia arenicola* × *Caladenia longicauda*

Caladenia arenicola × Caladenia swartsiorum — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia arenicola* × *Caladenia swartsiorum*

Caladenia arenicola × Caladenia georgei — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia arenicola* × *Caladenia georgei*

Caladenia arenicola × Caladenia paludosa — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia arenicola* × *Caladenia paludosa*

Caladenia paludosa × Caladenia sp. — **Unidentified Hybrid**
*Caladenia paludosa* × *Caladenia* sp.

Caladenia swartsiorum × Caladenia sp. — **Unidentified Hybrid**
*Caladenia swartsiorum* × *Caladenia* sp.

Caladenia attingens × Caladenia infundibularis — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia attingens* × *Caladenia infundibularis*

Caladenia thinicola × Caladenia sp. — **Unidentified Hybrid**
*Caladenia thinicola* × *Caladenia* sp.

Caladenia varians × Caladenia sp. — **Unidentified Hybrid**
*Caladenia varians* × *Caladenia* sp.

Caladenia cairnsiana × polychroma — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia cairnsiana* × *Caladenia polychroma*

Caladenia incensa × Caladenia roei — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Caladenia incensa* × *Caladenia roei*

Genus Caleana

This genus contains only a single species, the Large Duck Orchid, which is common and widespread across south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Its unusual flower resembles the shape of a duck in flight. Some authors have included the Duck Orchids (Paracaleana) in this genus.

Genus Calochilus – Beard Orchids

With their uniquely “bearded” labellum, Beard Orchids are among Australia’s most spectacular and easily recognisable orchids. Beard Orchids are mainly found across south-eastern Australia, where they are generally common and widespread. A few species can also be found in south-western WA and throughout the tropical parts of northern Australia, although they are generally less abundant in these areas. Beard Orchids are closely related to Sun Orchids (Thelymitra).

**Copper Beard Orchid**
(*Calochilus campestris*)

**Red Beard Orchid**
(*Calochilus paludosus*)

**Purple Beard Orchid**
(*Calochilus robertsonii*)

**Slender Beard Orchid**
(*Calochilus gracillimus*)

Calochilus sp. — **Unidentified Beard Orchid**
(*Calochilus* sp.)

**Wandoo Beard Orchid**
(*Calochilus stramenicola*)

Genus Corybas – Helmet Orchids

Genus Cryptostylis

These weird-looking orchids can be found across southern Australia, with four out of five Australian species occurring in the south-east and just one, the Slipper Orchid, in the south-west. They are unusual in that they have green leaves all year round, while most other terrestrial orchids of Australia are dormant during the dry season.

**Slipper Orchid**
(*Cryptostylis ovata*)

**Large Tongue Orchid**
(*Cryptostylis subulata*)

**Bonnet Orchid**
(*Cryptostylis erecta*)

Genus Cyanicula

This genus of mostly blue-flowered species is closely related to the Spider Orchids (Caladenia) and found across southern Australia. Many species are stimulated into flowering by fire, while others will flower freely without requiring a fire.

**Blue China Orchid**
(*Cyanicula gemmata*)

**Pale China Orchid**
(*Cyanicula gertrudiae*)

Cyanicula sp. ‘Dale’ — **Dale China Orchid**
(*Cyanicula* sp. ‘Dale’)

**Silky Blue Orchid**
(*Cyanicula sericea*)

**Dainty Blue Orchid**
(*Cyanicula amplexans*)

Genus Cyrtostylis

**Midge Orchid**
(*Cyrtostylis huegelii*)

Genus Dendrobium

**King Orchid**
(*Dendrobium speciosum*)

Genus Dipodium – Hyacinth Orchids

**Spotted Hyacinth Orchid**
(*Dipodium variegatum*)

**Rosy Hyacinth Orchid**
(*Dipodium roseum*)

Genus Disa

This genus is rich in species and native to southern Africa, with one species, the South African Orchid, having been introduced to Western Australia by accident. First recorded at Albany in the 1940s, the South African Orchid has now spread across large parts of south-western and south-eastern Australia and is a common and widespread weed.

**South African Orchid**
(*Disa bracteata*)

Genus Diuris – Donkey Orchids

Donkey Orchids are among Australia’s most common and widespread orchids. They are easily recognised by the two “donkey ears” formed by their two petals, although many species look very similar and are rather difficult to tell apart. Donkey Orchids are found throughout south-eastern and south-western Australia. They don’t produce any nectar, but instead imitate other native flowers to attract pollinators without offering any reward.

**Winter Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris brumalis*)

**Early Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris perialla*)

**Common Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris corymbosa*)

**Small-flowered Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris porrifolia*)

**Western Wheatbelt Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris brachyscapa*)

**Northern Coastal Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris oraria*)

**Dainty Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris refracta*)

**Mini Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris recurva*)

**Arrowsmith Pansy Orchid**
(*Diuris tinkeri*)

Diuris magnifica — **Pansy Orchid**
(*Diuris magniﬁca*)

**Purple Pansy Orchid**
(*Diuris longifolia*)

**Dunsborough Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris jonesii*)

**Darling Scarp Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris ostrina*)

**Sandplain Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris tinctoria*)

**Kemerton Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris cruenta*)

Diuris sp. — **Unidentiﬁed Donkey Orchid**
(*Diuris* sp.)

**Common Bee Orchid**
(*Diuris decrementa*)

**Northern Bee Orchid**
(*Diuris septentrionalis*)

**Northampton Bee Orchid**
(*Diuris segregata*)

Diuris sp. ‘Augusta’ — **Augusta Bee Orchid**
(*Diuris* sp. ‘Augusta’)

Genus Drakaea – Hammer Orchids

Hammer Orchids are among the most peculiar orchids of Australia and certainly among the least flower-like. They produce pheromones that attract male wasps. When the wasp gets hold of the labellum and attempts to fly off, the labellum flips over, pushing the wasp against the stigma and pollen. Hammer Orchids are entirely endemic to south-western Australia, and many species are rare and threatened.

**King-in-his-carriage**
(*Drakaea glyptodon*)

**Narrow-lipped Hammer Orchid**
(*Drakaea thynniphila*)

**Slender Hammer Orchid**
(*Drakaea gracilis*)

**Warty Hammer Orchid**
(*Drakaea livida*)

Hybrids

Drakaea gracilis × Drakaea livida — **Unnamed Hybrid**
*Drakaea gracilis* × *Drakaea livida*

Genus Elythranthera – Enamel Orchids

Being closely related to the Spider Orchids (Caladenia), this genus is endemic to south-western Australia and contains just two species, the Purple Enamel Orchid and the Pink Enamel Orchid. Both are generally common and widespread and easily identified by their glossy flowers.

**Purple Enamel Orchid**
(*Elythranthera brunonis*)

**Pink Enamel Orchid**
(*Elythranthera emarginata*)

Hybrids

Elythranthera × intermedia — **Intermediate Enamel Orchid**
(*Elythranthera* × *intermedia*)

Genus Ericksonella

**Sugar Orchid**
(*Ericksonella saccharata*)

Genus Eriochilus – Bunny Orchids

**White Bunny Orchid**
(*Eriochilus dilatatus*)

**Swamp Bunny Orchid**
(*Eriochilus helonomos*)

**Pink Bunny Orchid**
(*Eriochilus scaber*)

Eriochilus sp. — **Unidentified Bunny Orchid**
(*Eriochilus* sp.)

Genus Gastrodia

**Cinnamon Bells**
(*Gastrodia sesamoides*)

Genus Glossodia

**Small Waxlip Orchid**
(*Glossodia minor*)

Genus Leporella

This genus is closely related to the Spider Orchids (Caladenia) and contains just a single species, the rather unique Hare Orchid, which is found across south-western WA and parts of south-eastern SA and south-western VIC. While common, the Hare Orchid’s tiny flowers are perfectly camouflaged and easily overlooked amid the surrounding vegetation.

Genus Leptoceras

**Rabbit Orchid**
(*Leptoceras menziesii*)

Genus Lyperanthus

**Rattle Beaks**
(*Lyperanthus serratus*)

Genus Microtis – Mignonette Orchids

**Common Mignonette Orchid**
(*Microtis media*)

**Swamp Mignonette Orchid**
(*Microtis atrata*)

**Slender Onion Orchid**
(*Microtis parviflora*)

Genus Orthoceras – Horned Orchids

**Horned Orchid**
(*Orthoceras strictum*)

Genus Paracaleana – Duck Orchids

Duck Orchids are among the most peculiar orchids of Australia. Their strange, duck-shaped flowers produce a pheromone that attracts male thynnid wasps. When the wasp lands on the labellum and attempts to mate with the flower, the labellum flips over and pushes the wasp against the stigma and pollen. Duck Orchids are found throughout southern Australia, including Tasmania, although most species are endemic to south-western Australia. Some authors have included this genus in the closely related genus Caleana.

**Small Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana minor*)

**Midget Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana lyonsii*)

**Flying Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana nigrita*)

**Alcock’s Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana alcockii*)

**Hort’s Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana hortiorum*)

**Smooth-billed Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana terminalis*)

**Broad-billed Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana triens*)

**Brockman’s Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana brockmanii*)

**Darling Range Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana ferricola*)

**Granite Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana granitica*)

**Slender-leafed Duck Orchid**
(*Paracaleana gracilicordata*)

Genus Pheladenia

This genus contains just a single species, the Blue Fairy Orchid, which is found throughout southern Australia and closely related to the Spider Orchids (Caladenia).

**Blue Fairy Orchid**
(*Pheladenia deformis*)

Genus Praecoxanthus

This genus contains just a single species, the Leafless Orchid, which is endemic to south-western Australia and closely related to the Spider Orchids (Caladenia).

**Leafless Orchid**
(*Praecoxanthus aphyllus*)

Genus Prasophyllum – Leek Orchids

Leek Orchids are among Australia’s tallest orchids, with some species growing up to 2 metres tall. They are generally found across south-eastern and south-western Australia, including Tasmania. Many Leek Orchids will only produce flowers in the season following a bushfire, while others will flower every year without requiring a fire.

Prasophyllum fimbria — **Fringed Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum ﬁmbria*)

**Christmas Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum brownii*)

**Bronze Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum giganteum*)

**Tall Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum elatum*)

**Yawning Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum hians*)

**Swamp Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum drummondii*)

**Little Laughing Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum gracile*)

**Dainty Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum plumiforme*)

**Little Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum ovale*)

**Pouched Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum cyphochilum*)

**Hooded Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum cucullatum*)

**Autumn Leek Orchid**
(*Prasophyllum parvifolium*)

Prasophyllum sp. — **Undescribed Leek Orchids**
(*Prasophyllum* sp.)

Genus Pterostylis – Greenhood Orchids

Greenhood Orchids are among Australia’s most common and widespread orchids. They can be found almost anywhere from the semi-arid interior to the temperate rainforests in the south. With their generally greenish and brownish colours, most Greenhoods are rather inconspicuous and easily overlooked. Many of them look alike and can be difficult to identify in the wild. In addition, there is still a large number of undescribed or undiscovered species.

Subgenus Pterostylis

Section Pterostylis

**Nodding Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis nutans*)

**Box Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis hispidula*)

**Upright Maroonhood**
(*Pterostylis erecta*)

Section Foliosae – Snail Orchids and Shell Orchids

**Broad-petalled Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis platypetala*)

**Robust Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis dilatata*)

**Tall Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis pyramidalis*)

**Short-eared Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis brevisepala*)

**Clubbed Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis glebosa*)

**Murdoch Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis ectypha*)

**Hairy-stemmed Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis setulosa*)

**Slender Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis crispula*)

**Red-sepalled Snail Orchid**
(*Pterostylis erubescens*)

**Red-veined Shell Orchid**
(*Pterostylis hamiltonii*)

**Brown-veined Shell Orchid**
(*Pterostylis aspera*)

**Cobra Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis grandiflora*)

Subgenus Oligochaetochilus

Section Catochilus – Bird Orchids

**Dwarf Bird Orchid**
(*Pterostylis galgula*)

**Bearded Bird Orchid**
(*Pterostylis turfosa*)

Section Oligochaetochilus – Rufous Greenhoods

**Hairy Rufous Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis ciliata*)

**Ravensthorpe Rufous Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis leptochila*)

**Tuart Rufous Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis frenchii*)

Section Stamnorchis – Jug Orchid

Section Urochilus – Banded Greenhoods

**Banded Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis vittata*)

**Dark Banded Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis sanguinea*)

**Coastal Banded Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis orbiculata*)

**Cupped Banded Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis concava*)

**Crowded Banded Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis atrosanguinea*)

Pterostylis sp. ‘northern’ — **Northern Banded Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis* sp. ‘northern’)

Pterostylis sp. — **Unidentiﬁed Greenhood Orchid**
(*Pterostylis* sp.)

**Frog Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis sargentii*)

**Little Frog Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis occulta*)

Section Squamatae

**Tall Greenhood**
(*Pterostylis longifolia*)

Genus Pyrorchis

Genus Spiculaea

This genus contains just a single species, the bizarre-looking Elbow Orchid, which is endemic to south-western Australia where it is generally common and widespread.

Genus Thelymitra – Sun Orchids

Sun Orchids are found across southern Australia, including Tasmania, and are easily recognised by their characteristic flowers which lack a special labellum. Instead, all sepals and petals are of roughly the same colour and size. Their common name refers to the fact that many species will only open their flowers on warm and sunny days. Sun Orchids don’t produce nectar, but instead imitate other flowers to fool insects who will pollinate the orchids without getting any reward. While the Sun Orchids of south-eastern Australia are mostly uniformly blue, the species of south-western Australia come in a wide range of spectacular colours and contain some of Australia’s most beautiful orchids.

**Spotted Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra ixioides*)

**Scented Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra macrophylla*)

**Shy Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra graminea*)

**Granite Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra petrophila*)

Thelymitra sp. ‘Murchison’ — **Northern Scented Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra* sp. ‘Murchison’)

**Slender Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra vulgaris*)

**Wandoo Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra latiloba*)

**Cleopatra’s Needles**
(*Thelymitra apiculata*)

**Queen of Sheba**
(*Thelymitra variegata*)

**Northern Queen of Sheba**
(*Thelymitra pulcherrima*)

Thelymitra flexuosa — **Twisted Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra ﬂexuosa*)

**Lemon-scented Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra antennifera*)

**Custard Orchid**
(*Thelymitra villosa*)

**Freckled Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra sargentii*)

**Chestnut Sun Orchid**
(*Thelymitra fuscolutea*)

**Leopard Orchid**
(*Thelymitra benthamiana*)

**Crystal Brook Star Orchid**
(*Thelymitra magnifica*)

Hybrids

Thelymitra crinita × Thelymitra macrophylla — **Unnamed Hybrid**
(*Thelymitra crinita* × *Thelymitra macrophylla*)