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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 3, 2024. Captured Sep 3, 2024 11:24 in HPPP+9J Currency Creek SA, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 149mm