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Caladenia procera
This species of orchid has a very restricted range, as such this orchid is critically endangered. Only around 270 mature specimens survive in the wild, i was privileged to see four.
Confined to an area to the south-west of Busselton, favouring sand and loam in mixed Jarrah, Marri, and Banksia woodlands
Reference: A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia
Spotted on Oct 6, 2011
Submitted on Oct 6, 2011
21 Comments
Gorgeous Caladenia
Amazing photo fellow Austrian!
Magnificent capture of this stunning plant. Thank you for allowing me to see this plant through your efforts.
I guess we are all lucky to even see a picture of it:)
Thank you all for your kind comments :)
Nice structure...!!
Lovely orchid alright, esp. the 'desert' collours!
Amazing! Congrats!!!
Fabulous! Thank you : )
What???? Only 270???? Oh my, such a beautiful flower...must be very delicate!
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WOW this is sooo beautiful!
Thanks everyone :)
Wow! What an amazing orchid. Thanks for sharing it!
Its realy beaviful
Superb
Caladenia are amazing. Great shot, thank you!
Beautiful!
Great colors on it! Beautiful!
Wow! Cool orchid.
Gorgeous!