Broad-billed Duck Orchid
Paracaleana triens
Synonyms
- Caleana triens
Notes
The Broad-billed Duck Orchid is found in scattered populations across southern parts of the Wheatbelt region of WA, where it grows in sandy areas in dense shrubland. It is distinguished from similar species of Duck Orchid by its far-inland range and relatively broad labellum, only about one third of which is covered in black calli. It also flowers quite early in the season — usually during September — when the leaves are still fresh and green. The Broad-billed Duck Orchid is generally very difficult to locate due to its small size and the dense shrubland in which it grows.
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References
- Paracaleana triens in the Australian Plant Name Index
- Paracaleana triens in the Atlas of Living Australia
- Paracaleana triens in the Western Australian FloraBase