MarjKibby
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Photographer, bushwalker, dog lover, bird noticer, wildlife rehabilitator. Orchids photographed on the NSW Central Coast.
Pterostylis nutans, commonly known as the nodding greenhood or the parrot's beak orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. Nodding greenhoods have flowers which "nod" or lean forwards strongly, have a deeply notched sinus and a curved, hairy labellum.
January 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Pterostylis nutans, commonly known as the nodding greenhood or the parrot's beak orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. Nodding greenhoods have flowers which "nod" or lean forwards strongly, have a deeply notched sinus and a curved, hairy labellum.
A very pale form of Calochilus robertsonii, the purple beard orchid.
January 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A very pale form of Calochilus robertsonii, the purple beard orchid.
Caladenia aff catenata, an undescribed hybrid orchid.
January 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Caladenia aff catenata, an undescribed hybrid orchid.
Pterostylis baptistii, commonly known as the king greenhood, is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. Flowering plants have a rosette of stalked, dark green leaves and a single white flower with green and brown markings.
January 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Pterostylis baptistii, commonly known as the king greenhood, is a species of orchid endemic to eastern Australia. Flowering plants have a rosette of stalked, dark green leaves and a single white flower with green and brown markings.
Dipodium variegatum, the blotched hyacinth-orchid, is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It forms mycorrhizal relationships with fungi of the genus Russula. Most of the year, it lies dormant and has no above-ground presence.
January 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Dipodium variegatum, the blotched hyacinth-orchid, is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It forms mycorrhizal relationships with fungi of the genus Russula. Most of the year, it lies dormant and has no above-ground presence.
Calochilus campestris, the copper beard orchid, is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single fleshy, channelled leaf and pale green and red flowers with two smooth, metallic blue plates, and a bristly purple "beard".
January 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Calochilus campestris, the copper beard orchid, is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has a single fleshy, channelled leaf and pale green and red flowers with two smooth, metallic blue plates, and a bristly purple "beard".
Microtis parviflora, the slender onion-orchid, is native to Australia and New Zealand. As with others in the genus, it has a single erect, smooth, tubular leaf and up to eighty greenish flowers on an erect flower spike.
January 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Microtis parviflora, the slender onion-orchid, is native to Australia and New Zealand. As with others in the genus, it has a single erect, smooth, tubular leaf and up to eighty greenish flowers on an erect flower spike.
Caladenia carnea, pink fingers orchid, is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It has a single thin, green leaf and one to five white or pink flowers with red stripes and two rows of yellow-tipped "calli" on their labellum.
December 28, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Caladenia carnea, pink fingers orchid, is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It has a single thin, green leaf and one to five white or pink flowers with red stripes and two rows of yellow-tipped "calli" on their labellum.
Caleana minor, the small duck orchid is native to eastern Australia and the North Island of New Zealand. It has a single reddish brown, grass-like leaf and up to four yellowish to reddish flowers on a wiry flowering stem. The labellum is directed upwards and covered with warty glands.
December 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Caleana minor, the small duck orchid is native to eastern Australia and the North Island of New Zealand. It has a single reddish brown, grass-like leaf and up to four yellowish to reddish flowers on a wiry flowering stem. The labellum is directed upwards and covered with warty glands.
Thelymitra branwhitei ms, the Wyong sun orchid. Occurring in an area of about 5 square kilometres near Wyong, the orchid is considered critically endangered. It has a single linear leaf, a dark bluish-purple stem, and the flowers are pale to dark blue, opening in warm weather.
December 21, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Thelymitra branwhitei ms, the Wyong sun orchid. Occurring in an area of about 5 square kilometres near Wyong, the orchid is considered critically endangered. It has a single linear leaf, a dark bluish-purple stem, and the flowers are pale to dark blue, opening in warm weather.
Lyperanthus suaveolens, or brown beaks orchid, is endemic to the eastern states of Australia. It has 2 to 8 yellowish brown, brown or dark reddish brown flowers from August to November. The flowers are sometimes fragrant in warm weather. The single leaf is linear and leathery.
December 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Lyperanthus suaveolens, or brown beaks orchid, is endemic to the eastern states of Australia. It has 2 to 8 yellowish brown, brown or dark reddish brown flowers from August to November. The flowers are sometimes fragrant in warm weather. The single leaf is linear and leathery.
Pterostylis pedunculata, the upright maroonhood, is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Flowering plants have a rosette of leaves and a single green flower tinged with reddish brown. It is widespread in a range of habitats.
December 15, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Pterostylis pedunculata, the upright maroonhood, is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Flowering plants have a rosette of leaves and a single green flower tinged with reddish brown. It is widespread in a range of habitats.
Thelymitra malvina, the mauve-tufted sun orchid, is native to eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has a single large, fleshy leaf and blue to mauve flowers with pink or mauve tufts on top of the anther. The flowers are scented, insect-pollinated, and open on hot days.
December 14, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Thelymitra malvina, the mauve-tufted sun orchid, is native to eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has a single large, fleshy leaf and blue to mauve flowers with pink or mauve tufts on top of the anther. The flowers are scented, insect-pollinated, and open on hot days.
Prasophyllum elatum, the tall leek orchid, is a tuberous perennial herb growing to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has a single leaf, and a flower spike crowded with flowers. The flowers are pale yellowish-green to brownish or purplish black and faintly fragrant.
December 13, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Prasophyllum elatum, the tall leek orchid, is a tuberous perennial herb growing to a height of up to 1.5 m. It has a single leaf, and a flower spike crowded with flowers. The flowers are pale yellowish-green to brownish or purplish black and faintly fragrant.
Thelymitra atrax ms, the Black Funnelweb Orchid. As there are few conserved locations of this new species, and the long term conservation is under threat, the species qualifies for listing on the threatened species list. Leaf linear to lanceolate. Flowering mid September to mid October. Fragrant.
December 13, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Thelymitra atrax ms, the Black Funnelweb Orchid. As there are few conserved locations of this new species, and the long term conservation is under threat, the species qualifies for listing on the threatened species list. Leaf linear to lanceolate. Flowering mid September to mid October. Fragrant.
Cyanicula caerulea, commonly known as the blue china orchid or blue caladenia, is endemic to eastern Australia. It has a single narrow leaf and a single blue flower.
December 10, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Cyanicula caerulea, commonly known as the blue china orchid or blue caladenia, is endemic to eastern Australia. It has a single narrow leaf and a single blue flower.
Caladenia fuscata, commonly known as dusky fingers, is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is a small ground orchid found in eucalyptus woodland.
December 9, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Caladenia fuscata, commonly known as dusky fingers, is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is a small ground orchid found in eucalyptus woodland.
Cryptostylis hunteriana, commonly known as the leafless tongue-orchid, is endemic to south eastern Australia. It is leafless but has up to ten green flowers with a more or less erect, dark reddish brown labellum. Listed as "vulnerable".
December 9, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Cryptostylis hunteriana, commonly known as the leafless tongue-orchid, is endemic to south eastern Australia. It is leafless but has up to ten green flowers with a more or less erect, dark reddish brown labellum. Listed as "vulnerable".
Caladenia alata, commonly known as the fairy orchid, is found in south-eastern Australia and New Zealand. It is a ground orchid with small, usually short-lived flowers, which have relatively stiffly held petals and sepals and reddish-purple bars on the labellum.
December 8, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Caladenia alata, commonly known as the fairy orchid, is found in south-eastern Australia and New Zealand. It is a ground orchid with small, usually short-lived flowers, which have relatively stiffly held petals and sepals and reddish-purple bars on the labellum.
Acianthus fornicatus, or pixie caps, is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single, heart-shaped leaf and up to ten translucent pinkish-red flowers, and is widespread and common in coastal areas.
December 8, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Acianthus fornicatus, or pixie caps, is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single, heart-shaped leaf and up to ten translucent pinkish-red flowers, and is widespread and common in coastal areas.
Cryptostylis subulata, known as the large tongue orchid, is common in south eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has relatively large, leathery, dark green to yellowish-green leaves and up to twenty yellowish flowers with a reddish-brown and dark purple labellum.
December 7, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Cryptostylis subulata, known as the large tongue orchid, is common in south eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has relatively large, leathery, dark green to yellowish-green leaves and up to twenty yellowish flowers with a reddish-brown and dark purple labellum.
Diuris aurea, commonly known as the golden donkey orchid, is endemic to New South Wales and Queensland. It has one or two leaves at the base and two to five golden-yellow to orange flowers with some darker markings.
December 7, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Diuris aurea, commonly known as the golden donkey orchid, is endemic to New South Wales and Queensland. It has one or two leaves at the base and two to five golden-yellow to orange flowers with some darker markings.
Diuris arenaria, commonly known as the Tomaree donkey orchid, is endemic to a very small area of New South Wales near Newcastle. It has two grass-like leaves and up to nine mauve or light purple and white flowers.
December 4, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Diuris arenaria, commonly known as the Tomaree donkey orchid, is endemic to a very small area of New South Wales near Newcastle. It has two grass-like leaves and up to nine mauve or light purple and white flowers.
Calochilus paludosus, commonly known as the red beard orchid, is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a single fleshy, light green leaf and up to nine greenish flowers with reddish stripes. The labellum has a dull red or coppery coloured beard and lacks the "eye" spots of other beard orchids.
November 30, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Calochilus paludosus, commonly known as the red beard orchid, is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a single fleshy, light green leaf and up to nine greenish flowers with reddish stripes. The labellum has a dull red or coppery coloured beard and lacks the "eye" spots of other beard orchids.
Glossodia minor, commonly known as the small waxlip orchid, is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single, very hairy leaf and one or two deep violet-blue flowers. Recent discoveries suggest its inclusion in the genus Caladenia.
November 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Glossodia minor, commonly known as the small waxlip orchid, is endemic to eastern Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single, very hairy leaf and one or two deep violet-blue flowers. Recent discoveries suggest its inclusion in the genus Caladenia.