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Flying duck orchid

Caleana major

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small cluster of about a dozen were found in dry sandy loam. Plant was about 280mm tall. Duck is about 20mm.

Habitat:

Beside a walking track in Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve

Notes:

Not great photos but I've been hoping to see these for years. As is often the case they are much smaller than I imagined but every bit as cute. I notice on the national names database they have the common name 'Large Duck orchid' Ha! Now I want to see a small one. <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Caleana%20major

Reference Links:

Caleana major, PlantNET - FloraOnline

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Comments (7)
Neil Ross
LOL That orchid is so perfectly named. Awesome spotting, Mark.
sandytrailslvr
Were the cluster of 12 in V pattern? :P One of the best orchids!
The MnMs
Lovely flower! and I like the name :-)

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Flowers of Oceania
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Mission WILD
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Plants of South Eastern Australia
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Australian Native Flowers and Fruits

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PublishedOctober 24, 2015

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