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Caladenia

Caladenia

9.9
A wild orchid from Australia and New Caledonia with thin, spider-like flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The spider orchid, a member of the Caladenia genus, attracts pollinators with its distinctive appearance.

Examples

  • Many species within the Caladenia genus have uniquely shaped and colorful flowers.

  • The Caladenia orchid blooms in spring.

  • Conservationists are working to protect endangered Caladenia orchids from habitat loss.

  • Many Caladenias are found in Australia.

  • Conservationists are working to protect endangered Caladenia orchids from habitat loss.

  • Many species within the Caladenia genus have uniquely shaped and colorful flowers.

  • The spider orchid, a member of the Caladenia genus, attracts pollinators with its distinctive appearance.

Compounds

Caladenia cairnsiana
  • Australian
9.9

A kind of orchid from southwestern Australia with pale yellow flowers marked with purple and a deep red lip

Surface Forms

Caladenia singular
Caladenias plural

Etymology

Caladenia comes from two Greek parts, kalos 'beautiful' and aden 'gland'. Those 'beautiful glands' are the small parts on the orchid's flower that make it look delicate and showy, so the name helps you remember it is a pretty, spider-like orchid.