Pale orchid flower (Ophrys pallida). This is one of the bee orchids,so named for the distinctively shaped lip (part of the flower,here white/brown) that often looks like bees or other insects. The lip is a specialised petal that helps to attract pollinators. This orchid is found mostly in parts of northern Africa,but also in parts of southern Europe. 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 Sicily,Italy | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Harcourt Davies, Paul |
Taille de l’image : | 3469 px × 5217 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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