The Bee Orchid Ophrys Apifera seen flowering in Spikes around June July on Disturbed Ground . This orchid occurs in the wild

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The Bee Orchid Ophrys Apifera,flowers June July in distinctive spikes on disturbed ground and imitates the Bee for the purpose of its pollination. This detailed macro shot shows the structure of the flower

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Size: 5028px × 3352px
Location: Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Wild Life Ranger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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