Paracaleana hortiorum

Description:

Paracaleana hortiorum This is a small orchid growing to 6 inches tall. It has a small red heart shaped leaf which sits flat on the ground. Its head or labellum (on the right side) is touch sensitive, so when an insect lands on it, the head shuts itself inside of its body. The insect then has to push past the pollen at the base of the "body" The insect then flies off to another plant and process is repeated. The labellum is then reset waiting for another insect.The "ducks" also go to sleep by putting their heads inside their bodies for the night.