Caladenia decora Hopper & A.P.Br.
WANOSCG Orchid Fact Sheet
Caladenia decora
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Name and Authority
Synonyms (previous names)
Arachnorchis decora; Calonemorchis decora
Common Name
Esperance King Spider Orchid
Complex Name
Caladenia huegelii (King Spider Orchids)
Originally Described by
Stephen Hopper & Andrew Brown in Nuytsia 14:65-67, Figs. 8A-E (2001)
Distribution and Habitat
Bremer Bay to Cape Arid, growing in sandy-clay and clay soils in woodlands and shrublands.
Flowering Months
· · · · · · · Aug Sep Oct · ·
Description
A colourful species 250–500 mm high with a hairy leaf 90–220 mm long by 6–10 mm wide and up to three red, yellow and green flowers 50–120 mm across.
Distinguishing Features
WA Conservation Code (Threatened Status)
Not Listed
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