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Ophrys apifera Last one for the season in Jerusalem Mountains. Geotagged,Israel,Ophrys apifera,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ophrys apifera

Last one for the season in Jerusalem Mountains.

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The Ophrys apifera

"Ophrys apifera", known in Europe as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Orchidaceae. It is remarkable as an example of sexually-deceptive pollination and floral mimicry as well as of a highly-selective and highly evolved plant-pollinator relationship.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded May 28, 2024. Captured Apr 29, 2024 09:01 in Q45F+4X Even Sapir, Israel.
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  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/4.5
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm