Waxlip Orchid - native (Glossodia major)

Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family).

Native of Eastern Australia.

It is a very common and widespread orchid. It is easily recognised:

• it is usually abundant
• it has large purplish flowers
• the labellum is white and purple, resulting in a conspicuous white patch in the centre of the flower
• it flowers in spring
• it has a single leaf at the base of the plant.