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Bearded orchid (4th of 4)

Bearded orchid

The lower petal or lip of the bearded orchid Calochilus paludosus is covered in long purple hairs.

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New Zealand Native Orchids
Photograph by Michael Pratt

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How to cite this page:

Ian St George. 'Orchids', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/orchids/1/4/4