Orchid flowers (Dactylorhiza foliosa). Close-up of part of the cluster of flowers produced by this orchid. The spotted petal of each flower is called the lip. This is a specialised petal to attract pollinators and provide them with a landing platform. This is a terrestrial orchid (one that grows in the soil),found on the Atlantic island of Madeira. 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 : | 3442 px × 5094 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |