Caladenia arenicola, georgei, paludosa and ferruginea
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Beautiful, large spider orchids ranging in colour from almost fully red to almost white. C. arenicola, georgei and paludosa are very similar in appearance and differ in flower colour, size and habitat. C. arenicola is usually quite red with green edged petals and sepals, while C. paludosa and C. georgei have mainly white petals and sepals. C. paludosa grows in winter wet swamps.
Caladenia ferruginea is superficially similar to the other species listed here, but is readily distinguished by its clubbed petals and rusty red colour.

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia georgei ?
Tuart Spider Orchid
Or just a pale C. arenicola

Caladenia georgei ?
Tuart Spider Orchid
Possibly a hybrid between C. arenicola and C. longicuada

Caladenia georgei ?
Tuart Spider Orchid
Or just a pale C. arenicola

Caladenia arenicola
Carousel Spider Orchid

Caladenia ferruginea
Rusty Spider Orchid

Caladenia ferruginea
Rusty Spider Orchid

Caladenia paludosa
Swamp Spider Orchid

Caladenia paludosa
Swamp Spider Orchid

Caladenia paludosa
Swamp Spider Orchid