Plants of the Castlemaine District
  Blue Caladenia - native (Cyanicula caerulea)
   	
   	
   	
      	
	
	
 
Family: Orchidaceae  (Orchid family).
    
Native of Eastern Australia.
Other names: Caladenia caerulea, Blue Fingers.
- the flowers are (usually) an intense deep blue
- they resemble a blue coloured Pink Fingers.
A common orchid. Like many orchids, they are only prominent during a short flowering season.


 
Photos:  Blue Caladenia, Walmer Flora Reserve.