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has one species of Caleana (C. major; flying
duck-orchid). This species has extraordinary flowers that
are sometimes compared to ducks in appearance. The stems are
erect, but have a single narrow leaf that arises at ground
level and either lies flat on the ground or slightly raised
above. The labellum is large and held erect at the top of
the flower.
Paracaleana minor was
previously considered as a species of Caleana.
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