ORCHIDACEAE Pterostylis spathulataSPOON-LIPPED RUFOUS GREENHOOD. Pterostylis spathulata usually has two to four brown, green and white flowers on the stem and grows up to 25 cm high.
ORCHIDACEAE Pterostylis spathulata 17 Sept 22 SFSPOON-LIPPED RUFOUS GREENHOOD. Pterostylis spathulata is an uncommon orchid in the Westonia Common. These were in Salmon Gum woodland.
ORCHIDACEAE Thelymitra antenniferaLEMON-SCENTED SUN ORCHID. Thelymitra antennifera. This orchid is prolific in good seasons and is commonly found near or on granite rocks. This photo was taken at Sandford Rocks which is not part of the Westonia Common.
ORCHIDACEAE Thelymitra antenniferaLEMON-SCENTED SUN ORCHID. Thelymitra antennifera. Sun orchids need sunlight to open fully. The distinctive 'antennae' are maroon projections on the column. This orchid grows to 25 cm high. It does have a lemon scent.
ORCHIDACEAE Thelymitra antenniferaLEMON-SCENTED SUN ORCHID. Thelymitra antennifera is widespread across all suitable habitat in southern Western Australia both coastal and inland, from the Murchison to Israelite Bay.
ORCHIDACEAE Thelymitra macrophyllaSCENTED SUN ORCHID. Thelymitra macrophylla is a native of southern Western Australia.
ORCHIDACEAE Thelymitra macrophyllaSCENTED SUN ORCHID. Thelymitra macrophylla is found on some flat granite rock outcropping in Westonia Common. 'Macrophylla' means large or long leaf. The brown leaf can be seen here.