Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys arachnitiformis)
Ophrys arachnitiformis is a terrestrial orchid found in the Mediterranean basin. Its labellum mimics a female insect to attract male pollinators, aiding its specific.
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Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyOrchidaceae
- genusOphrys
- speciesOphrys arachnitiformis