Eventually I got a more-or-less clear photo of that plant. This purple-lipped Orchid is driving me nuts too - trying to identify it.Tony Bishop's book refers to white forms of Caladenia testacea as occurring locally (Penrose and Fitzroy Falls). David Jones has an illustration of a much more yellowish flower, but refers to some variation from "white to greenish-yellow". How is a boy to know what he is looking at?
Having decided to stick my neck out on that plant, what about this? The flower is a bit more open (less hooded) than the previous plant. So, it shows the nice line of calli, all nicely purple. The impression is of a much lighter flower than the one above, but is it just a difference of angle? Or just some variation between individuals? I am holding to Stegostyla testacea as the most likely identification. (Previously Caladenia testacea).
These plants were surrounded by the pink Finger Orchids I showed several days ago. The location is in tall Eucalypt forest, in Kangaloon, on dry grey sandy loam, (a thin layer of soil) over a sandstone base.
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What a pretty little orchid, Denis. I have not seen this one. I also share your frustration with the wind. I am going orchid hunting today, so hope the wind is not half as bad as yesterday.
Cheers
Gaye
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