Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caladenia

Species:

Caladenia clavescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, fungal associations

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tubers survive fire and resprout; flowering often enhanced following prescribed burns in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Requires presence of mycorrhizal fungi for germination and growth; propagation from seed extremely difficult outside natural habitat.

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