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Monkey orchid - Orchis simia

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  1. View morpheme's profile
    morpheme
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    Those are gorgeous - and they grow wild - wow.. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
      Jivko Nakev
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      I think there are over 80 orchid species recorded in Bulgaria. I have photographed only 3 - up to now!
      The 3rd one will be uploaded here soon.       Posted 6 years ago

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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 Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Apr 27, 2019. Captured Apr 26, 2019 17:27 in 8604, 4124 Belashtitsa, Bulgaria.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/2.8
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm