Caladenia montana

3 Mountain Spider Orchid at Tennent, ACT

Caladenia montana at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2021
Caladenia montana at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2021
Caladenia montana at Tennent, ACT - 22 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Caladenia montana 23 Oct 2021 TobiasHayashi
Caladenia montana 22 Oct 2021 BrianH

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Significant sighting

MichaelMulvaney noted:

25 Oct 2021

New recorded location of this NSW vulnerable species

4 comments

MattM wrote:
   23 Oct 2021
Nice find! Pretty sure this is Caladenia montana, but there are apparently a few similar species that differ by the length of the clubs on the sepals. Tobias might be able to provide some more input.
TobiasHayashi wrote:
   23 Oct 2021
A little atypical (labellum not projecting as platform) but I've checked with Bill Kosky and he agrees Caladenia montana. 6 rows of labellum calli and teeth extending more toward base of labellum suggest montana here
BrianH wrote:
   25 Oct 2021
Thanks MattM and Tobias, we were very lucky - just stumbled upon this little patch of orchids. Didn't see them anywhere else in the area.
TobiasHayashi wrote:
   25 Oct 2021
Yep, they're always pretty localised!

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 22 Oct 2021 10:55 AM Recorded on
  • BrianH Recorded by

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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