Sword-leaved helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia AKA Narrow-leaved Helleborine) in flower. One of the petals (yellow and white
Sword-leaved helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia AKA Narrow-leaved Helleborine) in flower. One of the petals (yellow and white) of each flower is a specialised structure called a lip. This attracts pollinators and provides them with a landing platform. This is a terrestrial orchid (one that grows in the soil). It is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide, many of which are grown as ornamental in Israel in March
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