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Of what state is Cooktown orchid the emblem?
The Cooktown orchid is the floral emblem of Queensland.
Where does the Cooktown orchid grow?
In its natural state, the Cooktown orchid grows in the tropical areas of northern Queensland where annual rainfall is very high.
Who was named after the Cooktown orchid?
No one was named after the Cooktown Orchid. The Cooktown Orchid was named after the locality in which it was first found - Cooktown. Cooktown was named after Captain James Cook, who first charted the eastern coast of Australia.
What is the floral emblem of New South Wales?
The faunal (mammal) emblem of Queensland is the koala, while the faunal (avian) emblem is the brolga. The marine emblem is the Barrier Reef Anemone Fish.The floral emblem of Queensland is the Cooktown Orchid. The state gem is the sapphire, and the official state colour of Queensland is maroon.
What is the airport code for Cooktown Airport?
The airport code for Cooktown Airport is CTN.
What is the distance between Cairns and Cooktown?
About 325km (200 miles) using Mulligan Hwy/State Route 81.
When do Cooktown Orchids bloom?
The flowering season for the Cooktown Orchid is from mid summer, starting in January, through to Autumn.
Are Sydney and Cooktown both in NSW Australia?
No. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, but Cooktown is in far north Queensland, not NSW.
Where is Captain Cook's anchor to the Endeavour?
Cooktown
What is the floral emblem of Gladstone Queensland?
Individual cities do not have floral emblems.The floral emblem of Queensland, the state where Gladstone is located, is the Cooktown Orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis).
Which Town in Queensland is named after Captain Cook?
Cooktown
What climate does Cooktown Orchid grow best in?
The Cooktown Orchid grows best in tropical regions where annual rainfall is very high. This is why it is found only in north Queensland.
