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Scientific Name : Caladenia congesta
Common Name : Black-tongue caladenia
Height : 400 mm
Description : A distinctive little orchid, with the blackish Labellum contrasting strongly with the pink of the other Perianth segments. The leaf is solitary,, up to 200mm long by 5 mm wide. A single flower stem bears 1 to 4 flowers. Perianth segments are bright pink, up to 20mm long. The Dorsal Sepal is angled sharply forward, forming a hood over the Labellum. The Labellum has three lobes. The lateral lobes are erect and almost conceal the Column. The mid lobe is extended forward and is densely covered with congested blackish Calli.
Habitat : Heaths and open forest on well-drained soils.
Distribution : New South Wales to Tasmania and South Australia. In Victoria scattered through the South-Eastern parts of the state. Rare in the Park. Seen and photographed at two sites on Stringybark Ridge in 1985, then one plant found on Stringybark Ridge in 2000.
Flowering Season : November
Family : Orchidaceae
 
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Black-tongue caladenia flower on Stringybark Ridge
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Black-tongue caladenia flowering stem on Stringybark Ridge


Black-tongue caladenia flower on Stringybark Ridge
November 26th 2000




 
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