Caladenia

The genus Caladenia is part of the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is primarily native to Australia and includes about 350 species of terrestrial orchids. These orchids typically have a single, hairy leaf and are deciduous. Their flowers come in various colors and can appear singly or in clusters of up to eight blooms, often featuring a delicately fringed central labellum. Caladenia species are known to be difficult to cultivate, requiring symbiotic fungi to thrive. The orchid family is one of the largest flowering plant families, with a wide distribution and diverse species, many of which are grown for their ornamental flowers.12