calochilus platychilus (Purple Bearded Orchid)

The Purple bearded orchid is a commonly occurring species of the Calochilus genus found in open bushland, heath and grasslands around much of Tasmania. Flowering in November and December, it features from one to 9 flowers per stem with green to reddish stripe and purple or bronze hairs covering the labellum. The images below were taken at the Peter Murrel Reserve at Kingston on 5th November 2018.