Orchid flowers (Dendrobium bifalce). Each flower has a broad protruding petal called a lip. This is a specialised petal that attracts pollinators and provides them with a landing platform. This is an epiphytic orchid (one that grows in trees). It is found in the tropical regions of Papua New Guinea and Australia. This specimen is from Australia. 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 : | 3457 px × 5074 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |