Spent time today on private property photographing the Sagg Spider Orchid, Caladenia saggicola. Many of my finds exhibited signs of hybridisation – intriguing colour variations.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Monitoring Caladenia saggicola in Tasmania
Hobart orchid members of the Threatened Plants Tasmania organisation are invited to join a band of volunteers on the 20th. September to help with the ongoing monitoring program. 8 volunteers are needed.
Details at MilfordtripSept2014
This orchid is endangered so the exercise is important.
What we do to get an orchid image
My earlier post reported on my first visit of the season to the ‘home’ of Caladenia saggicola. In reviewing my images I found evidence of the challenges often faced in getting shots – in this case I ‘fought’ large mosquitoes. The mosquito in this shot luckily was more interested in the orchid than my vulnerable self!
More Spring excitment! Caladenia saggicola coming into flower
One of Tasmania’s most delicate and rare orchids – Caladenia saggicola, the Sagg Spider Orchid is only found on a private property, East of Hobart, Tasmania. It is endemic to Tasmania and is closely monitored by government staff supported by dedicated volunteers.
This image provides an example of variations found in the flowering area, particularly where Caladenia saggicola and Caladenia caudata are in close proximity.
Caladenia saggicola
Intriguing colour at Waverley!
A colleague, Geoff Carle and I have spent time in the Waverley Flora Park this week and Geoff found an intriguing Caladenia in our usual Caladenia caudata area – the narrow leaf and brilliant colour is fascinating.
What do others think?
Macro Images - Native Orchids 