Large Tongue Orchids (Cryptostylis subulata)
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Family: Orchidaceae Description: The Large Tongue Orchid is a terrestrial herb with green lanceolate leaves on stalks. The flower stem is usually 50cm - 80cm tall. The flowers are yellow to green with a large red to brown lower petal. Other petals are long and narrow. Distribution: Large Tongue Orchids like sandy soil and can be found in heath and open forest, preferring damper areas. Comments: Large Tongue Orchids are pollinated by wasps. It is sometimes called the Cow Orchid or Duckbill Orchid. Sightings:
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