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bee orchid::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ophrys apifera |
| Type of | orchid, orchidaceous plant |
Examples of bee orchid
bee orchid
Others, such as the bee orchid or the fly orchid, are fascinating mimics of insects.
From the independent.co.uk
I have enjoyed having a bee-orchid in my NWest garden this year, superb.
From the guardian.co.uk
Only an occasional bee orchid reminds me of what should have been.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The bee orchid does not have nectar, but its labellum, imitating a female bee, attracts male bees.
From the en.wikipedia.org
You can't really approve of how the bee orchid behaves, but it's hard not to feel a certain grudging admiration.
From the telegraph.co.uk
I found broomrape and bee orchid there one year.
From the getreading.co.uk
And why would the bee orchid in northern europe have evolved away from its dependence on insect pollinators?
From the guardian.co.uk
Wildflowers such as the bee orchid are also found around the place, and mammals include pine marten, red squirrels and otters.
From the independent.co.uk
The bee orchid, for instance, with its bee-like colouring and pattern, lures bees to mate with it, thus propagating its seed to other bee orchids.
From the bbc.co.uk
