Caladenia vulgata

Common spider orchid
Caladenia vulgata growing in Wongan Hills
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. vulgata
Binomial name
Caladenia vulgata
Synonyms[1]
  • Calonemorchis vulgata (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Calonema vulgatum (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
  • Jonesiopsis vulgata (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.

Caladenia vulgata, commonly known as the common spider orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a relatively common and widespread orchid with a single erect, hairy leaf and up to three creamy-white flowers. There is some variation in the species, both in flower colour and growth habit.

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