Family: Stylidiaceae Common Name: Grass trigger plant Conservation Status: Not considered to be at risk in the wild.
The trigger( 2 stamens and style fused together)protrudes from the throat of the floral tube. The trigger remains cocked until an insect touches the flower, it then springs upwards,and positions pollen on the insect which then transfers the pollen .
QLD,NSW,VIC,SA,TA Bribie island national park Canon kissx3 ef-s 60mm f/2.8 USM.Extension tubes.
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Utterly fabulous capture !!
Wonderful capture!