Caladenia congesta

Black-tongue caladenia
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. congesta
Binomial name
Caladenia congesta
Synonyms
  • Stegostyla congesta (R.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Calonemorchis congesta (D.L.Jones) Szlach.

Caladenia congesta, commonly known as black-tongue caladenia, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single, sparsely hairy leaf, and up to three bright pink flowers with the central part of the labellum completely covered with black calli. It is a widespread species but not common in any part of its range.

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