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When I found this orchid it was my lucky day! I actually observed the flower being pollinated. See below: These photos were taken at Anglesea. Only a few were found as these form loose colonies (even a few scattered flowers) and are hard to locate due to the dull colouration of the flowers. When searching for orchids it is a good idea to retrace your steps at times, as seeing the same area from the reverse direction often shows flowers that you missed, mainly I feel, due to the way the Sun hits the plants. |
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Details (Vic): Flowering: Flowering August - January, mainly September to November Size: Up to 40cm tall, flowers - 1 or 2 to 40mm across. Loose colonies. Position: Scattered widely across Victoria, from coast to mountainous areas. Well drained soils in heathland, open forest and woodland. Endemic, Secure Previously: Caladenia clavigera |
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| Pollination in progress, the Wasp flies in and is trapped for a short time. It frees itself and flies off, landing on some bark on the ground; heavy with pollen. | |
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