Caladenia magnifica

Magnificent spider orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Diurideae
Genus: Caladenia
Species:
C. magnifica
Binomial name
Caladenia magnifica
Synonyms
  • Arachnorchis magnifica (Nicholls) D.L.Jones & G.W.Carr
  • Calonema magnificum (Nicholls) Szlach.

Caladenia magnifica, commonly known as the magnificent spider orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to Victoria. It has a single leaf and one or two reddish crimson or yellow flowers streaked with crimson and with dark reddish tips. It has not been sighted since 1979 and is presumed to be extinct.