Caladenia brumalis

Caladenia brumalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Genus: Caladenia
Species:
C. brumalis
Binomial name
Caladenia brumalis
Synonyms[1]
  • Arachnorchis brumalis (D.L.Jones) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Calonema brumale (D.L.Jones) Szlach.
  • Calonema brumalis Szlach. orth. var.
  • Calonemorchis brumalis (D.L.Jones) Szlach.
  • Caladenia patersonii auct. non R.Br.

Caladenia brumalis, commonly known as winter spider orchid,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to South Australia. It has an erect, hairy leaf and usually a single white to pinkish flower with darker markings. It is only found in a few places due to habitat loss and is considered to be vulnerable.

  1. ^ a b "Caladenia brumalis". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Approved conservation advice for Caladenia brumalis (winter spider-orchid)" (PDF). Australian Government Department of the Environment. Retrieved 28 October 2016.