A native Australian monocot has three sepals and three petals, one of which is a labellum. A male wasp repeatedly attempts to 'mate' with the flower on this plant, all of which strongly indicates it must be from the family

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The presence of three sepals and three petals, one of which is modified into a labellum (a specialized petal), along with the mimicry behavior involving a male wasp, strongly indicates the plant is from the Orchidaceae family. Orchids are known for their complex flower structures and for engaging in mimicry to attract pollinators.

A Native Australian Monocot Has Three Sepals and Three Petals