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Glossosdia major (formerly Caladenia major), commonly known as the waxlip orchid, parson-in-the-pulpit, or purple cockatoo is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is a ground orchid with a single hairy leaf and one or two purple to mauve flowers.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 8, 2020. Captured Sep 7, 2020 11:04 in Heysen Trail, Waitpinga SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/332s
  • ISO400
  • 135mm