Common spotted orchid flowers (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). Close-up of the cluster of flowers that is produced by this orchid. The pink-tinged 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 in bogs and meadows throughout Europe. 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 : | 3431 px × 5146 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |