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Caladenia cardiochila - Heart-lip spider orchid Caladenia concolor - Crimson spider orchid Caladenia caudata - Tailed spider orchid Caladenia deformis - Blue fairies Caladenia flava ---(2) - Cowslip orchid Caladenia hillmanii - Fairy fingers Caladenia longicauda - White spider orchid Caladenia macrostylis - Leaping spider orchid Caladenia paludosus - Strap-beard orchid Caladenia patersonii - Common spider orchid Caladenia tonelli - Finger orchid
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There are more than 70 species of the genus Caladenia. They are endemic to Australia, New Zealand and New Caladonia. Caladenia with long spidery perianth segments are called spider orchids. The underground tubers were used by the Australian aborigines for food.
Australian Native Orchid Society Native Orchid Society of South Australia Caladenia alba - White caladenia orchid Caladenia argocalla - Common white spider orchid
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