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Orchis simia Affenorchis

The flowers opens from bottom downwards!

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The Monkey orchid

"Orchis simia", commonly known as the monkey orchid, is a greyish pink to reddish species of the genus "Orchis". It gets its common name from its lobed lip which mimics the general shape of a monkey's body.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Ophrys3656
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By Ophrys3656

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Uploaded May 4, 2021. Captured May 4, 2021 10:40 in Risetenweg 7A, 3658 Merligen, Switzerland.
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  • NIKON D90
  • f/1.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200