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Ophrys ariadnae Spili Hill, Crete, Greece. Geotagged,Greece,Ophrys ariadnae,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Ophrys ariadnae

Spili Hill, Crete, Greece.

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  1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
    Thibaud Aronson
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    One of Crete's orchid stars without a doubt! Posted 11 months ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
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      Oh yes, these were so beautiful! I think this one has a goat hair for further proof :-D Posted 11 months ago
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    Alexander Hassmueller
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    This orchid is stunningly beautiful! Great catch Marta! Posted 11 months ago
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      Patomarazul
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      Thaaaaanks! Posted 11 months ago

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The Ophrys ariadnae

Ophrys ariadnae is an orchid species that is endemic to Greece. Closely related to Ophrys cretica, it is found in the Cyclades, Karpathos and in Crete, and is named after the tragic princess Ariadne, daughter of the mythological Cretan king Minos, who helped Theseus through the Minotaur's labyrinth, only to be abandoned by him once after left the island.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
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Uploaded Sep 16, 2024. Captured Apr 20, 2024 10:42 in 6GFR+4H Lampi, Greece.
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  • NIKON D7500
  • f/8.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO100
  • 250mm