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Catasetum saccatum
1840Summary
Catasetum saccatum, the sack-shaped catasetum, is a species of orchid. Charles Darwin remarked on the ability of the species to launch its viscid pollen sacs with explosive force, when an insect touches a seta. He was ridiculed for reporting this by the naturalist Thomas Huxley. ...read more on Wikipedia.
Climate
What environment does Catasetum saccatum prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
Natural Habitat
Where does Catasetum saccatum grow?
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