Orchid flower (Cypripedium pubescens). This is one of the slipper orchids,so-named for the white bulb-shaped part of the flower. This part of the flower is a specialised petal called a lip. It attracts and can trap pollinators. This is a terrestrial orchid (one that grows in soil). It is found in temperate regions of the western USA. There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide,many of which are grown as ornamental flowers | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Harcourt Davies, Paul |
Taille de l’image : | 3596 px × 4867 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |