Caladenia multiclavia

Lazy spider orchid
Caladenia multiclavia growing near Jerramungup
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. multiclavia
Binomial name
Caladenia multiclavia
Synonyms[1]

Caladenia multiclavia, commonly known as the lazy spider orchid, is a species of orchid, endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It has a single, hairy leaf and one or two greenish-yellow, red and cream-coloured flowers resembling a reclining spider. Although it usually only has a single flower, it often grows in clumps of up to six plants.

Caladenia multiclavia labellum detail
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