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Calochilus caesius (Calochilus caesius)

Description

Calochilus caesius, commonly known as the blue beard orchid, is a species of orchid endemic to the Northern Territory. It has a single leaf which is not present during flowering and up to five pale green, very short-lived flowers with a bluish-red "beard".

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Asparagales

            • Family: Orchidaceae

              • Genus: Calochilus