The Wildflower Society of WA newsletter (August 2016, Vol 54 No 3) has now been published electronically. Members who have elected to receive electronic copies of the newsletter will have received the necessary details by email today. The printed newsletter should be in your hands soon.
The stunning cover photograph is Paracaleana nigrita, a duck orchid. Duck orchids have an unusual, insectlike labellum which flicks over when touched. The labellum is attached to the column by a flexible “claw” which bends under the weight of a pollinating wasp. Photo by Mark Brundrett.