Wildflowers of Western Australia

Lemon Scented Sun Orchid
Thelymitra antennifera

These sun orchids live underground and only appear around spring.

The flowers open to the warm embrace the of the sun, above 20°C, then close at night.

Also called Rabbit Ears and Lemon Orchid.

Ruminating animals, like sheep and goats, that survive acute intoxication and paralysis after eating

BLIND GRASS
Stypandra glauca

experience degeneration of the optic nerves which results in permanent blindness. Also known as the Nodding Blue Lily.