Comet orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) also known as the Madagascar Star or Darwin orchid. This species of orchid was disivered by Darwin during his journey on the HMS Beagle. The nectar tubes of the orchid can measure up to 30 centimetres long. The orchid attracts the hawk moth Xanthopan morganii praedicta which has a 30 centimetres proboscis suitable for pollinating the flower.

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