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White Bee Orchid

Ophrys apifera

Photo by RachelHibberd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This white bee orchid is a subspecies of Ophyrs apifera.

Habitat:

Grassland

Notes:

These orchids are a protected species so I won't give the precise location I found this. They were at the end of their flowering. It was the only time I have seen the white variety.

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Bee Orchid

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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