New Zealand Plants

DSC_9908 Easter Orchid, or Raupeka (Earina autumnalis) detail of flowers which emit 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 *

585 / 672

DSC_9908 Easter Orchid, or Raupeka (Earina autumnalis) detail of flowers which emit 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 9908 Easter Orchid Raupeka Earina autumnalis detail flowers strong fragrance autumn flowering orchid forest epiphyte Hapuka Estuary South Westland