Coy Australian Orchids

Koalas and kangaroos are well-known Australian wildlife, but many people don’t realize how many fascinating orchids are also Aussie natives. Australian Geographic showcases some of the most remarkable in “Orchids: The coy seduction.”  Natives like the Sun Orchid, Purple Enamel Orchid, Hammer Orchid, and Giant Spider Orchid are rarely seen outside the country. Check out the article’s great photo gallery with 15 pictures of these very unusual plants from Oz. It’s easy to see that Australia’s orchids are unlike any others in the world.

I’ve also added a few of Dave’s and my photos below, showing even more variety in the Australian orchid family tree. Some of these, like the Phal, Dendrobium, and Sarcochilus, are commonly grown outside the country. Each one has its own magical beauty.

Phaius tankervilleae, orchid species native to Australia, grown at Kawamoto Orchid Nursery, Honolulu, HawaiiPhalaenopsis amabilis, Moth Orchid, orchid species native to Australia, Pacific Orchid Expo 2010, San Francisco, CaliforniaPterostylis erecta, Greenhood, orchid species native to Australia, grown in San Francisco, California 2013

Dendrobium tetragonum, orchid species native to Australia, Pacific Orchid Expo 2012, San Francisco, CaliforniaDendrobium striolatum, aka Dockrillia striolata, Streaked Rock Orchid, orchid species native to Australia, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California 2013Sarcochilus hartmannii, orchid species native to Australia, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California 2010

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