Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) flowers on chalk Wharram Quarry Nature Reserve North Yorkshire England UK Europe June

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The Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) is a perennial, temperate climate species of orchid generally found growing on semi-dry turf, on limestone, calcareous dunes or in open areas in woodland. Monocarpic plant it flowers, sets seeds and dies.

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Location: chalk Wharram Quarry Nature Reserve North Yorkshire England UK Europe June
Photo credit: © KrystynaSzulecka / Alamy / Afripics
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