Eriochilus - Bunny Orchids
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One of the earliest flowering orchids (March -June.) The name 'Eriochilus' refers to the wooly lip or labellum of the flowers. The leaves of this orchid are held above the ground on the stem.

Eriochilus dilatatus Common Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus dilatatus Common Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus dilatatus Common Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus dilatatus Common Bunny Orchid
Eriochilus dilatatus is one of the first orchids to flower in the year, beginning in early April. Each plant has from 2 to 20 flowers and reaches up to 40cm in height. The leaf is is held up about 5 cm above the ground on the stalk.
Eriochilus pulchellus Granite Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus dilatatus Common Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus dilatatus Common Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus dilatatus Showing entire plant and leaf
Eriochilus scaber Pink Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus scaber Pink Bunny Orchid	Eriochilus scaber Pink Bunny Orchid
Erichilus scaber only flowers after a hot summer fire and flowering starts in June. The plants are quite small, from just 3cm to about 15cm tall with 1-3 flowers.