Caladenia carnea (Orchidaceae): Pink Fingers

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Taken at Cranbourne Gardens, 31st October 2002
Taken at Wilson's Promontory, 30th October 2002.
Taken at McLaughlin's Beach, 25th October 2002.
Taken at Mount Samaria, 30th September 2002.
Taken at Mount Samaria, 30th September 2002.

I had originally identified this as variety ornata - my picture is close to identical to the said ornata in the books, but that Caladenia is found in Western Victoria. Mount Samaria is in the north east, south of Benalla. I have been in contact with Gary Backhouse, co-author of our favourite orchid book and he believes it is just a very colourful C. carnea. Whatever, it is a splendid orchid.