Hammer Orchid
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Drakaea Glyptodon
Description Drakaea Glyptodon, commonly known as the Hammer Orchid, is a rare and unusual species of orchid native to Western Australia. It is a small plant that typically grows up to 30cm in height and has a solitary leaf. The flower of Drakaea Glyptodon is unique in appearance and attracts male thynnine wasps as pollinators. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom…
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Drakaea Livida
Description Drakaea Livida, commonly known as the Hammer Orchid, is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is a fascinating plant with a unique pollination method that involves attracting male thynnine wasps with a floral scent that mimics the pheromones of female wasps. The wasps are then tricked into pollinating the flower while trying to mate with it, as…
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