
Caladenia montana. Photo Michael Mulvaney, NatureMapr | CC BY 3.0 AU
Caladenia montana
Vulnerable: Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
This native terrestrial orchid is found only in alpine areas of Kosciuszko National Park NSW (between 700-1000m ASL), particularly in the Pilot Wilderness.
It flowers from October to January and is pollinated by a wasp from the genus Phymatothynnus.
This beautiful orchid flourishes after fire.
Threats
- Weed invasion.
- Trampling and grazing habits of cattle, feral horses and pigs.