Friends of Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve
Species Database

This database has been compiled to showcase some of the species found in the reserve.

Pink Hyacinth Orchid Flower and Buds


Title	Pink Hyacinth Orchid Flower and Buds
Category	Orchid
Subject	Hyacinth Orchid
Common Name	Pink Hyacinth Orchid
Scientific Name	Dipodium roseum
Flowering Time	jan,feb
Photo Date	22-Jan-2005 13:30
Photographer	R Richter
Post Date	22-Jan-2005
Description	These hyacinth orchids are fairly common and widespread throughout Victoria. Being among the largest and with bright pink flowers they aren't hard to miss when in a forest during summer. Flowering stem can rise to a metre with 40 flowers, often pale pink.
Distribution	Can be found throughout the reserve, mostly around the Loop tracks.