Caladenia nivalis

Exotic spider orchid
Caladenia nivalis in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
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. nivalis
Binomial name
Caladenia nivalis
Synonyms[1]

Caladenia nivalis, commonly known as the exotic spider orchid[2] or crystalline spider orchid,[3] is a species of orchid endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. This orchid is easily distinguished by its bright white to pale pink and red flowers and its narrow range in and near the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.

Caladenia nivalis labellum detail
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