Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Common name: king orchid, Rock Lily, rock lily, tar-beri, Tar-Beri

Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid)

Synonym: Dendrobium tarberi

Distribution: North Coast, Central Coast, Northern Tablelands, Queensland

Life form: Orchid

Comments: Brisbane Valley, south-eastern Queensland to Peats Ridge, north-eastern New South Wales. Unlike the related rock dwelling Dendrobium speciosum, this tree-loving species bears upward pointing roots forming a litter trap. Previously known as Dendrobium speciosum var. hillii.