Large bird orchid (Chiloglottis valida)
Description
Terrestrial tuberous herb 6 to 15cm high Two green leaves, usually lying directly opposite each other 5 - 12cm long, oval. Solitary. 2.5cm across Greenish-purple, darkening to brown-purple as they mature Labellum has one stalked, black tipped callus and one to several sessile calli either side and/or in front.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Chiloglottis
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