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Ophrys apifera (Bee Orchid)


Ophrys apifera (Bee Orchid) (Ophrys apifera)

Found in our back garden woodland



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wow that is stunning

23 Mar, 2010

 

I agree with irish, its stunning

24 Mar, 2010

 

I´ve never seen them before and had to ask GoYers what they were. I´ve no idea how long they have been there as I only noticed them as I was wandering after the dogs.

25 Mar, 2010

 

How stunning is that! Well named it does look like a bee! I,ve seen a similar one here that looks like a mouse.

5 Apr, 2010

 

It´s gorgeous isn´t it. I can´t tell you how chuffed I was to find them

7 Apr, 2010

 

What a marvellous thing ... so aptly named!

10 May, 2010

 

What a lovely and interesting find! Is it a wildflower?

23 Jul, 2012

 

Hi. Do you know of anyone who supplies Bee orchids? Jb

31 May, 2015

 

Is this bee orchid a terrestrial plant?

14 Jan, 2016



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