Ophrys apifera

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Read about Ophrys apifera in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Ophrys apifera, Huds. (O. arachnites, Reichard). Bee Orchis. St. 9-18 in. high, with few oblong or lanceolate Lvs.: fls. 3-6, rather large; sepals ovate, pale pink or white; petals smaller, erect; labellum broad, convex, lobes aft turned, velvety brown, marked with paler lines or spots. Fls. early summer. Dry pastures, Cent, and S. Eu. Gn. 69, p. 257. G. 35:379. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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