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Flying Duck Orchid

Caleana major Caleana major , the Flying Duck Orchid , is a small orchid found in eastern and southern Australia . This terrestria...

Caleana major



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.


Caleana major is encountered as a terrestrial herb.

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