Pale orchid flowers (Orchis pallens). Each of the flowers has a larger,darker yellow petal. This is a specialised structure (the lip) that attracts pollinators and provides them with a landing platform. This orchid is found in most of 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 | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Harcourt Davies, Paul |
Taille de l’image : | 3415 px × 5123 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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