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Gastrodia cunninghamii This orchid can be very difficult to spot in the forest with its brownish coloration. It has no leaves or chlorophyll. Instead it obtains its food from a fungus Armillaria mellea which is parasitic on tree roots. Gastrodia cunninghamii can grow to a height of about 1m. |
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This orchid can be very difficult to spot with its brownish coloration. This specimen was about 20 cm tall. |
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