| Caladenia
is one of the largest genera of orchids in Tasmania with 35
species, and includes the spider-orchids (formerly included
in Arthrochilus) as well as many other species.
Caladenia species have short erect stems with a
single narrow leaf attached. The flowers have widely
spreading sepals and petals (excluding the labellum). The
spider-orchids have very long sepals and petals that are
often yellowish, whereas the other species have smaller
flowers that are often white to pink.
Caladenia latifolia is pink fairies, and C.
carnea is pink fingers.
Caladenia deformis is now known as Pheladenia
deformis.
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