Wildflowers of Western Australia

One of the first orchids to flower in the year.

HARE ORCHID
Leporella fimbriata

These tiny dark-coloured flowers can be very hard to find.

The only species of this genus.

Another early riser, flowering in March (early Autumn).

BUNNY ORCHID
Eriochilus dilatatus

[air-ee-o-kyle-uss]
From erios - wool, and cheilos - a lip.

A broad woollen lip.

This prehistoric looking plant is a native of Western Australia.

MOTTLECAH
Eucalyptus macrocarpa

Largest flower in the Eucalypt family.

Also called Rose of the West.