Golden Oriole Flower

Did you know

• The common name refers to the golden oriole bird, as the flower's shape and color resemble the bird in flight.
• Diuris orchids are commonly called 'donkey orchids' because their two upright petals look like donkey ears.
• They form a symbiotic relationship with specific mycorrhizal fungi essential for germination.
• This orchid is a terrestrial species that grows from underground tubers, going dormant in summer.
• Some Diuris species practise floral mimicry, resembling pea flowers to trick pollinators into visiting.

Color meanings

Uses

• native garden
• conservation interest