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 brumalis – Winter 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
Diuris brockmanii – South Coast Donkey Orchid
Diuris brachyscapa – Western Wheatbelt Donkey Orchid
Diuris refracta – Dainty Donkey 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
Go to the Unnamed Diuris species page.
Hi, a quick question. Is it possible to get a blue Donkey orchid?
There are no blue Donkey Orchids in Western Australia.
What is meant above by the nomenclature “Diuris sp. woody” ?
The abbreviation sp. is short for species. In this case it is for a yet to be named species from near Woodanilling.
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.
Is there anywhere to purchase a donkey orchid in the US? Thank you.