The bud of a Lady's Slipper Orchid flower in the early stages of developing. Orchid flowers are a complex structure that often mimics insects


The bud of a Lady's Slipper Orchid flower in the early stages of developing. Orchid flowers are a complex structure that often mimics the insects the plant targets to ensure pollination


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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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