New Zealand Natives

[mccallen]

I recently had the good fortune to explore New Zealand's Fiordland. I don't know if anyone is interested in antipodean natives, but here are a few photos from my trip:

Pterostylis banksii

Winika cunninghamii

Aporostylis bifolia

I think this may be Adenochilus gracilis, but I'm not really certain.

Unfortunately I was there just before the Thelymitras were open... :-(

 

[Candace]

Thanks for posting these:>

 

[SlipperFan]

Neat flowers. Thanks!

 

[JeanLux]

thanks for showing those interesting orchids, some unexpected shapes! Jean

 

[mccallen]

Gladly, I really enjoyed spending time in New Zealand and Australia and seeing many beautiful orchids in the wild.

I was not able to track down as many of the famous terrestrials (Diuris, Caladenia etc) as I would have liked and someday I hope I'll be able to take a return trip and work in a visit to Western Australia. The most bizarre plant I was able to see in bloom in Oz was Caleana major. I found it growing in a recreation area on North Stradbroke Island right next to the restrooms! this site has some pictures.

 

[rdlsreno]

Very informative!

Ramon

 

[toddybear]

Thanks for posting! We rarely get to see native orchids from 'down-under', especially New Zealand.

 

[goldenrose]

What a blast! Loved the flying duck orchid! They all have an appeal & something we don't normally see if you're confined to the states! Thanks!

 

[Rick]

Very cool Mccallen:clap:

I think you were down in beardie territory too. Next time's a charm.

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for posting.

 

[Corbin]

Thanks

 

[biothanasis]

Beautiful, thanks...