Satyrium pumilum Thunb. is a plant in the Orchidaceae family, order Asparagales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Satyrium pumilum Thunb.
Satyrium pumilum is a South African endemic orchid that mimics carrion to attract pollinating flesh flies.
Satyrium pumilum, commonly known as the carrion-flower orchid, is an orchid species that is endemic to the Northern and Western Cape provinces of South Africa. It mimics carrion to attract specific species of pollinating flesh flies.
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Disa multifida Lindl.
Prasophyllum elatum R.Br.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (Breda) Blume & Rchb.f.
Pterostylis irsoniana Hatch
Caladenia dilatata R.Br.
Caladenia gracilis R.Br.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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