Orchid flower (Ophrys apulica). This orchid looks similar to the late spider orchid (O. holoserica or fuciflora) of which it is sometimes classified as a subspecies. It is one of the bee orchids,so named for the coloured and shaped part of the flower that resembles a bee. This bee-like part is a specialised petal,called the lip,that attracts pollinators. This orchid is found only in Italy,including the island of Sicily. It is a terrestrial orchid (one that grows in the ground). There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide,many of which are grown as ornamental flowers. Photographed in Gargano,Italy | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Harcourt Davies, Paul |
Taille de l’image : | 3450 px × 5130 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |