08-27-2023, 09:57 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-27-2023, 10:28 AM by Man From Ironbark.)
Yes the orchid species is Caladenia carnea. Pink fingers.
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They are quite small. Usually no more than 3<4 inches tall. The flowers are up to an inch in diameter.
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The Blue fingers is Caladenia caerula.
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I am fascinated by Australia's tiny terrestrial orchids found right across southern Australia. However I don't only photograph the orchids.
The genus Hibbertia is named after one of the worst slave traders, who made all of his money either from selling or using slaves.He also was paid a healthy compensation for lost property when England banned slave trade. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hibbert
There have been motions to try and alter the Genus name in this modern world.
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They are quite small. Usually no more than 3<4 inches tall. The flowers are up to an inch in diameter.
The Blue fingers is Caladenia caerula.
I am fascinated by Australia's tiny terrestrial orchids found right across southern Australia. However I don't only photograph the orchids.
The genus Hibbertia is named after one of the worst slave traders, who made all of his money either from selling or using slaves.He also was paid a healthy compensation for lost property when England banned slave trade. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hibbert
There have been motions to try and alter the Genus name in this modern world.
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