Calochilus robertsonii
Found on clays and in open scrub in lowland to montane areas.
Known as the "bearded orchid"
Flowers Nov-Dec.
Note that in this species the labellum tip is hidden in the beard - compared to C. paludosus below. Note also the two dark "eyes" in the third photo.
Calochilus paludosus
Found on clays and in open scrub in lowland to montane areas, often occuring with C. robertsonii.
Also known as the "bearded orchid"
Flowers Oct-Dec.
Note that in this species the labellum is long, strap-like and bare.




