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Pink Fingers
Caladenia carnea
-37.9507, 145.346
Field Notes
Description:
This lovely pale pink orchid was about 20 cm high. The central sepal was erect. The lip had 3 lobes with red bars. Base of the flower stalk was dark and hirsute. Leaves long and slender.
Habitat:
Spotted in a nature reserve - wet and dry sclerophyll forest
Notes:
This orchid is widespread within this shire. <br>
Tubers used as food by indigenous people. <br>
Synonym: Petalochilus carneus
Family: Orchidaceae
Reference Links:
.: Caladenia carnea :.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 15, 2014
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