Lots of people confuse these pretty little Leopard Orchids (Diuris Pardina) with Donkey Orchids, which are bigger, with less brown markings.

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These pretty orchids rarely grow to more than 15 cms, which means lying flat on the ground to get a decent photo!

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Size: 2832px × 4256px
Location: Baluk Willam Flora Reserve in Belgrave South, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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