Naked man orchid (Orchis italica) widespread around the Mediterranean, often growing in considerable numbers, The large petal of this flower looks lik
Naked man orchid (Orchis italica) widespread around the Mediterranean, often growing in considerable numbers, The large petal of this flower looks like a human, hence the other name for this orchid: naked man orchid. The large petal is a specialised structure called the lip. This attracts pollinators and provides them with a landing platform. This orchid is found throughout the Mediterranean region. It is a terrestrial orchid Photographed in the Jerusalem Hills, near Beit Shemesh, Israel in February
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Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Ilan Rosen / Alamy / Afripics
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