The flower bud of the Venus or Lady Slipper Orchid develops. Sixth of a series of photos as it opens. This orchid is a tropical exotic
The flower bud of the Venus or Lady Slipper Orchid develops. Sixth of a series of photos as it opens. This orchid is a tropical exotic has evolved to attract insects for pollination
Size: 5500px × 3506px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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