New Zealand Plants

DSC_9898 Easter Orchid, or Raupeka (Earina autumnalis) detail of flowerhead which emits a strong fragrance, often revealing the presence of this autumn flowering orchid in the forest. The fragrance is not unlike vanilla, though it is considered rather 'musky' by some people. Hapuka Estuary, South Westland *

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DSC_9898 Easter Orchid, or Raupeka (Earina autumnalis) detail of flowerhead which emits a strong fragrance, often revealing the presence of this autumn flowering orchid in the forest. The fragrance is not unlike vanilla, though it is considered rather 'musky' by some people. Hapuka Estuary, South Westland *

DSC 9898 Easter Orchid Raupeka Earina autumnalis detail flowerhead strong fragrance autumn flowering orchid forest epiphyte Hapuka Estuary South Westland