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Flying Duck Orchid

Easy to see why they are called duck orchids.

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The Flying Duck Orchid

''Caleana major'', the Flying Duck Orchid, is a small orchid found in eastern and southern Australia. This terrestrial plant features a remarkable flower, resembling a duck in flight. The flower is an attractant to insects, such as male sawflies which pollinate the flower in a process known as pseudocopulation. In 1986 this orchid was featured on an Australian postage stamp.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Nov 28, 2021. Captured Nov 28, 2021 12:36 in 2W Woodford Ave, Woodford NSW 2778, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7500
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm

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