Flying Duck Orchid, the flying duck orchid. Just like the Monkey Orchid, which we told you about some time ago, takes its name from its resemblance to a monkey, the Flying Duck Orchid also owes its name to its appearance, which resembles that of a small duck taking flight, with the head and the beak projected upwards and the high and the wings folded backwards.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
Flying Duck Orchid, the flying duck orchid. Just like the Monkey Orchid, which we told you about some time ago, gets its name from its resemblance to a monkey, the Flying Duck Orchid it owes its name to its appearance, which recalls that of one little duck that takes flight, with the head and beak projected upwards and high and the wings folded backwards.
If you have never been in the Australian desert, chances are you've never seen it before. Despite numerous attempts to grow this amazing species elsewhere on earth, the Flying Duck Orchid appears to refuse to breed in captivity. Apparently, this is why its roots have a symbiotic relationship with the vegetative part of a mushroom found only in Australia.
The mushroom protects the flower from infections. This, in fact, without his presence, never lasts long. But even if you want to sail to Australia to see the Duck Orchid in its natural habitat, success is not guaranteed. You have to look very carefully to locate it. With its 50 centimeters in height it is certainly not the smallest flower in the world, but its red and purple color help it blend perfectly with its environment, so much so that it is almost invisible.
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The flower of this plant, from scientific name Caleana major, not only has an aesthetic function, on the contrary, it plays an important role in the survival of the species. Its length and width are perfectly suited as a landing platform for insects that pollinate this flower. When they land on the orchid rthey are trapped. The only way out is through pollen. Mother Nature knows how to be brilliant, no doubt about it.
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