Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Caleana

Species:

Caleana granitica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

green, red, brown

Native Range

AUS

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-prone shrublands and granite outcrops; likely resprouts from underground tubers following fire disturbance.