Dec 12, 2024
lots of people donāt know we have so many - or any - native orchids in Aotearoa! we have around 120 species of native orchid in several different genera, and several undescribed species as well. these are a few of my favourite native species from the last year or so :)
from top left to bottom right: raupeka/easter orchid (Earina autumnalis), tutukiwi (Pterostylis sp), mountain caps orchid (Caladenia lyallii), silver-back spider orchid (Corybas macranthus), mÄikuku/white sun orchid (Thelymitra longifolia), green bird orchid (Chiloglottis cornuta), common onion orchid (Microtis unifolia), striped sun orchid (Thelymitra pulchella), and winika (Dendrobium cunninghamii)
#our native orchids are so unique and special and beautiful#fun fact - Corybas/spider orchids are pollinated by fungus gnats!#not sure if the name tutukiwi applies to all Pterostylis species or just P. banksii?#if anyone knows please let me know!#aotearoa#orchids#pterostylis#thelymitra#corybas#dendrobium#microtis#chiloglottis#caladenia#photography#nature#biology#botany#my photos#my post#katepost
