Caladenia marginata
| White Fairy Orchid | |
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| In flower at Jarrahdale, Western Australia | |
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| Species: | C. marginata
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| Caladenia marginata | |
Caladenia marginata (White Fairy Orchid) is a species of orchid which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia.[1][2] It grows up to 20 cm in height and produces white flowers between September and November (spring) in its native range.
The species was first formally described by botanist John Lindley in 1839 in A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony.[2]
References
- ^ "Caladenia marginata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b "Caladenia marginata". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
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