Chiloglottis truncata

(Chiloglottis truncata)

Description

Chiloglottis truncata, commonly known as the small ant orchid, is a small species of orchid endemic to Queensland. It has two leaves and a single green flower with a shiny black, insect-like callus occupying most of the labellum.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Liliopsida

Order:Asparagales

Family:Orchidaceae

Genus:Chiloglottis

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