Bee orchid  (Ophrys apifera)

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Facts – Bee orchid

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderOrchidales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusOphrys (1)

Status – Bee orchid

Listed on Appendix II of CITES (1).

Description – Bee orchid

Information on the bee orchid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
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References

  1. CITES (January, 2011)
    http://www.cites.org/
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Close-up of bee orchid flowers
Close-up of bee orchid flowers

© Johan de Meester / www.ardea.com

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