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 tinkeri – Arrowsmith Pansy Orchid

Diuris amplissima – Giant Donkey Orchid

Diuris longifolia – Purple Pansy Orchid

Bee Orchids
Diuris decrementa – Common Bee Orchid

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

Nanny Goat Orchids
Diuris laevis – Nanny Goat 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.