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Caleana major
''Caleana major'', the Flying Duck Orchid, is a small orchid found in eastern and southern Australia.〔Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 241〕 This terrestrial plant features a remarkable flower, resembling a duck in flight. The flower is an attractant to insects, such as male sawflies which pollinate the flower in a process known as pseudocopulation.〔 In 1986 this orchid was featured on an Australian postage stamp.〔http://www.anbg.gov.au/stamps/stamp.991.html〕
== Description ==
''Caleana major'' is encountered as a terrestrial herb, up to 50 cm (20 in) tall. 2-4 flowers grow on the green stem.〔http://www.friendsoflanecovenationalpark.org.au/Flowering/Flowers/Caleana_major.htm〕 The single leaf, appears near the base of the stalk. It is usually prostrate, narrow-lanceolate, to 12 cm (5 in) long and 8 mm wide, often spotted.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work=PlantNET - NSW Flora Online retrieved October 30th, 2010 )〕 The flower is reddish-brown, 15 to 20 mm long. In rare cases, the flower can be greenish with dark spots.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work=PlantNET - NSW Flora Online retrieved October 30th, 2010 )〕 The plant is pollinated by insects. A sensitive strap is attached to the flower, which is triggered by vibration. Flowering occurs from September to January.
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