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Caladenia elegans

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sepal is erect, 55–100 mm (2–4 in) long and 2.5–3 mm (0.098–0.12 in) wide at the base. The lateral sepals are 70–110 mm (3–4 in) long, 2.5–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) wide and curve downwards from the horizontal. The
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Only about 2300 plants remained in 18 populations in a 2016 survey. The main threats to the species are weed invasion and grazing and trampling by pigs and rabbits. It is also classed as "Critically Endangered" under the Commonwealth Government
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is 12–15 mm (0.5–0.6 in) long and 8–10 mm (0.3–0.4 in) wide and cream-coloured with red lines, and spots. The edges of the labellum have short, broad teeth and there are two rows of glossy yellow
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and which often grows in clumps of up to eight or more plants. It has a single erect, hairy leaf, 60–120 mm (2–5 in) long and 2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in) wide.
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Elegant spider orchid is only known from near Northhampton where it grows in clay soils that are wet in winter, often near dense, low shrubs in the
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Up to three lemon-yellow flowers 50–80 mm (2–3 in) wide are borne on a stalk 200–350 mm (8–10 in) high. The
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are 65–85 mm (2.6–3.3 in) long, 2.5–3 mm (0.098–0.12 in) wide and also curve downwards. The
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but differs in having lemon-yellow flowers and glossy yellow calli. The two species hybridise in a few places.
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usually grows in poorly-drained soils. Only about 2,300 plants remained in 2016.
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Brown, Andrew; Dundas, Pat; Dixon, Kingsley; Hopper, Stephen (2008).
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word meaning "elegant" referring to "the attractive flowers".
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taper to long thread-like, dark-coloured, drooping tips. The
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along its centre. Flowering occurs from July to August.
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Index

Elegant Spider Orchid
Conservation status
Critically endangered
EPBC Act
Scientific classification
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Plantae
Tracheophytes
Angiosperms
Monocots
Asparagales
Orchidaceae
Orchidoideae
Diurideae
Caladenia
Binomial name
Hopper
A.P.Br.
Synonyms
Paczk.
A.R.Chapm.
D.L.Jones
M.A.Clem.
orchid
endemic
south-west
Western Australia
C. vulgata
perennial
deciduous

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