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Large flying duck orchid Caleana major,Eamw orchids,Flying Duck Orchid Click/tap to enlarge

Large flying duck orchid

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    Large flying duck orchid. A species of Australian terestrial orchids I had been searching for . A common species but at first hard to see until your eyes get used to spot them in scrubby Heath habitat. Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago

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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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