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Flying Duck Orchid - Caleana major

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These amazing orchids resemble a flying duck. The head (labellum) is hinged to the column by an elongated claw. When an insect makes contact with the labellum it snaps shut forcing the insect to exit the flower by rubbing against the column and thereby covering it with pollen.

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