Tall bee orchid (Diuris carinata)
Description
Diuris carinata is a species of orchid, commonly known as the tall bee orchid, although members of this genus are generally known as donkey orchids because of the large, ear-like lateral petals. It is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. Diuris carinata is a tuberous, perennial herb with four or five leaves and a flower stem about 30 cm (1 foot) high. Flowers appear from October to November and are yellow with a purple spot at the base and apex of the dorsal sepal and petals. Each flower is about 19 mm (3⁄4 in) wide and 25 mm (0.98 in) long.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Diuris
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