Orchid flower (Ophrys sipontensis). This is one of the bee orchids,named for the distinctively shaped and marked parts that resemble insects such as bees. This part of each flower is a specialised petal,called a lip,that attracts pollinators. This orchid is found only in parts of Italy. 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 : | 3448 px × 5208 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |