Flying Duck Orchid

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Caleana Disjuncta

Description Caleana Disjuncta, commonly known as the Flying Duck Orchid, is a unique and fascinating orchid species that is native to Australia. This plant is named after its unique flowers, which resemble a small duck in flight. The Flying Duck Orchid is a terrestrial orchid, meaning it grows in soil rather than on trees like other orchids. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Caleana Major

Description Caleana Major, also known as the Flying Duck Orchid or Duck Orchid, is a small terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is named after the shape of its flowers, which resemble a duck in flight. The plant grows up to 25cm tall and bears a single, fleshy leaf. The flowers are borne on a slender, wiry stem and range…
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Caleana Minor

Description Caleana Minor, commonly known as the Flying Duck Orchid, is a unique and fascinating plant that is endemic to Australia. It is a small orchid that belongs to the family Orchidaceae and is known for its distinctive flower that resembles a duck in flight. The plant has a single leaf that emerges from a tuberous underground stem, which grows…
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