Diuris maculata Sm.

Leaves 2 or 3, 150–250 × 3–4 mm, folded. Flower stem 150–350 mm, 2–8-flowered. Flowers 20–25 mm across, yellow with dark brown to blackish spots and speckles. Dorsal sepal erect to recurved, 7–10 × 5–7 mm. Lateral sepals deflexed, 10–15 × 1.5–2.5 mm, recurved (often strongly), crossed. Petals obliquely erect to spreading, blades often recurved; stalk 4–7 mm long, blackish; blade ovate, 7–11 × 6–9 mm. Labellum 4–6 mm long; lateral lobes 4–7 × 2–3 mm; midlobe wedge-shaped, 3–5 × 5–7 mm, folded. Callus ridges 2, 4–5 mm long.

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows in heathlands and open forests in rocky places. It is best in light, sandy, well-drained soils in a protected shaded position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.

Plants can be grown from seed. They can also be grown by division.