Ophrys bertolonii (Bertoloni's Bee Orchid) is an amazing orchid that grows up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and carries 3 to 8 large flowers …
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The genus Ophrys is a large group of orchids from the alliance Orchis in the subtribe Orchidinae. They are widespread across much of Europe, North Africa, the Canary Islands, and the Middle East as far east as Turkmenistan. Their scientific name Ophrys is the Greek word for "eyebrow", referring to the furry edges of the lips of several species.
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Ophrys speculum (Mirror Orchid) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. Each inflorescence carries between 2 and 8…
Ophrys scolopax (Woodcock Bee-orchid) is a plant that grows from underground tubers. Leaves typically start to appear above ground in …
Ophrys apifera (Bee Orchid) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall. This hardy orchid develops small …