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

Ophrys apifera, known in Europe as the bee orchid.

Side view of a group of beautiful white and pink Moth orchids growing on a tree at the pondside of a public flower garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Phalaenopsis Hybrids

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

Bulan Ungu orchid or Moth Orchid, which belongs to the genus phalaenopsis amabilis because of its flower shape resembling a beetle. Usually grows on woody stems

wild lady's-slipper orchid between the trees

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

Beautiful purple Orchid Phalaenopsis flower

Orchid hybrid - Beallara Patricia McCully ‚Pacific Matriarch‘

Bee orchid in Alpine prairie a sunny day.

Butterfly orchids, Phalaenopsis, are particularly beautiful indoor flowers that bloom for a long time and come in many colors.

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

Blooming Odontoglossum Orchid on Blue Background

Epipactis palustris, Marsh Helleborine, flowering European terrestrial wild orchid in nature habitat. Wild orchid in grass. Close-up detail of orchid boom.

Siam tulip flower or Krachiew flowers, Curcuma sessilis flowers field are blooming in beautyful natural in rainy season at Pa Hin Ngam National park Chaiyaphum Thailand.

Beautiful pink and white orchids with a natural blurred colorful background in Israel

Beautiful purple orchid flower, Rhynchostylis gigantea orchids are planted and bloomed in the garden. soft focus.

A purple and white multi-flower blooming cattleya orchids with a natural green background.

The terrestrial levant orchid (Ophrys levantina) is flowering in spring on Cyprus.

Phalaenopsis orchid miniature hybrid named Litte Kolibri Bolivia

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

A Vibrant Macro Photo of a Bright Pink Flowering Orchid Plant With a Blank White Background With Copy Space in Bright Natural Sunlight

Orchid flower macro close up for use as a background or plant identifier.

Variety of many different orchid flowers multicolored

Bertoloni's bee orchid (Ophrys bertolonii)

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