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$Ophrys apifera, known as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa. The plant grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a rosette of leaves at the base of the stem. The stem bears a single flower, or sometimes two or three flowers. The flower is pink or purple with a yellow lip. The lip is shaped like a female bee, and the flower emits a scent that attracts male bees. When a male bee lands on the flower, it attempts to mate with the lip, which results in the transfer of pollen from the male bee to the flower.\n\nThe bee orchid is an example of a sexually deceptive orchid. These orchids mimic the appearance of other organisms, such as insects, in order to attract pollinators. In the case of the bee orchid, the flower mimics the appearance of a female bee. This attracts male bees, which attempt to mate with the flower. In the process, they transfer pollen from one flower to another, which helps to pollinate the plant.\n\nThe bee orchid is a threatened species in some parts of its range. The main threats to the plant are habitat loss and over-collection. The plant is also threatened by climate change, as it is a cold-adapted species.$

Pink and yellow blooms from a ground orchid.

A macro image of the flower of the Dancing Lady, a member of the Onicidium Orchid family

Closeup shot of white and pink lady slipper from a tropical forest. North of Thailand

Phalaenopsis orchid with dark red flowers on a black background. Beautiful floral background. Orchid multiflora Esmee

Bee orchid in Alpine prairie a sunny day.

Beautiful colorful Orchid flower. Photo with nice bokeh

Pink Orchid Plant in a Mother's Simple Springtime Home Office Space with a White Deck with a Cream Background in Bright Natural Light

Cattleya mossiae coerulea is a genus in the orchid family Orchidaceae. Close up.

Originally from Colombia and Guyana, this epiphyte is endangered owing to habitat destruction and poaching.

Lady's slipper orchid, aka lady slipper orchid or slipper orchid (Cypripedioideae Paphiopedilum),

Close-up high key image of a dendrobium orchid plant

Orchid Paphiopedilum Leeanum closeup. Two flowers Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum Lianum in bloom

Flower head from a orchid in a collection in Kandy in the central Sri Lanka

Blooming Odontoglossum Orchid on Blue Background

Close-up of Vanda denisoniana, wild orchid, beautiful yellow flowers bouquet blooming on a dark background and vignetted.

Ophrys apifera, known in Europe as the bee orchid.

Phalaenopsis aphrodite is species of Orchid that is native to philippines and taiwan.

A beautiful shot of a purple Orchideen flower in full bloom in the garden

Orchid Pink Phalaenopsis Tropical Flower Summer Macro Pattern Photography Soft Selective Focus

Oncidium - Dancing-Lady Orchid 'Eric Young' in London, England

Lady Slipper Orchid - Paphiopedilum primulinum

A garden of beautiful irises in bloom. Shot with a Canon 5D Mark IV.

Orchids in Chattanooga, Tennessee During Thanksgiving Week in the Fall of 2023

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