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Monkey orchid - Orchis simia Meadow by the road between Spili and Gerakari, Crete (Greece). Geotagged,Greece,Monkey orchid,Orchis simia,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Monkey orchid - Orchis simia

Meadow by the road between Spili and Gerakari, Crete (Greece).

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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 Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Sep 17, 2024. Captured Apr 20, 2024 12:29 in 6H77+HJ Lampi, Greece.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.5
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO100
  • 29.69mm