Diuris – Donkey Orchids
The name Diuris, meaning double-tail, refers to the hanging lateral sepals, however, the orchids are more readily recognised by their ear-like petals which lead to the common name of Donkey Orchid. All species have grass-like leaves and most have predominantly yellow flowers with red, brown or purple markings.
Diuris corymbosa – Common Donkey Orchid
Has been known as Wallflower Orchid
Diuris recurva – Mini Donkey Orchid
Diuris hazeliae – Yellow Granite Donkey Orchid
Diuris littoralis – Green Range Donkey Orchid
Diuris ostrina – Darling Scarp Donkey Orchid
Diuris porrifolia – Small-flowered Donkey Orchid
Diuris conspicillata – Spectacled Donkey Orchid
Diuris magnifica – Pansy Orchid
Diuris tinkeri – Arrowsmith Pansy Orchid
Diuris perialla – Early Donkey Orchid
Diuris amplissima – Giant Donkey Orchid
Diuris longifolia – Purple Pansy Orchid
Bee Orchids
Diuris laxiflora – Bee Orchid
Diuris picta – Granite Bee Orchid
Diuris micrantha – Dwarf Bee Orchid
Diuris carinata – Tall Bee Orchid
Diuris drummondii – Tall Donkey Orchid
Diuris pauciflora – Swamp Bee Orchid
Diuris setacea – Bristly Donkey Orchid
Nanny Goat Orchids
Diuris laevis – Nanny Goat Orchid
Diuris purdiei – Purdie’s Donkey Orchid
Diuris sp. woody
Compare brumalis to sp. woody
Diuris brachyscapa
Diuris refracta
Diuris sp.‘south coast’
South Coast Donkey Orchid
Go to the Unnamed Diuris species page.
Friday, December 15th 2017 at 7:35 pm |
Hi, a quick question. Is it possible to get a blue Donkey orchid?
Monday, February 24th 2020 at 11:58 am |
There are no blue Donkey Orchids in Western Australia.
Sunday, February 9th 2020 at 12:06 pm |
What is meant above by the nomenclature “Diuris sp. woody” ?
Monday, February 24th 2020 at 11:52 am |
The abbreviation sp. is short for species. In this case it is for a yet to be named species from near Woodanilling.
Sunday, August 16th 2020 at 1:02 pm |
Are you able to buy donkey orchids for your own garden? I come from Brookton and they are all over Boyagin Rock grounds. I would love to have some here in Gosnells.