Friends of Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve
Species Database
This database has been compiled to showcase some of the species found in the reserve.
Red Lipped Spider Orchid
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| Title | Red Lipped Spider Orchid |
| Category | Orchid |
| Subject | Spider Orchid |
| Common Name | Wine-Lip Spider Orchid |
| Scientific Name | Arachnorchis oenochila |
| Flowering Time | sep,oct |
| Photo Date | 09-Sep-2006 12:30 |
| Photographer | R Richter |
| Post Date | 06-Sep-2011 |
| Description | First flowering from late August along Courtneys Road (south of Orchid Road) and in the north of the reserve in late September. These spider orchids have stems typically 30-40cm high, usually with one flower (but sometimes with two) and sepals and petals to 55mm long. Flowers are usually mostly beige with a red labellum but colors can vary greatly. |
| Distribution | Throughout the reserve mostly east of Courtneys Road. |
| Similar Species | There are no similar spider-orchids confirmed in the reserve. |
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