Orchids of the Sierra de Grazalema Exhibition |
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Bumble Bee OphrysOphrys bombyliflora
OrquÃdea Abejorro
Flowering March to May
One of the more difficult to see as it is rather small and blends in with grasses.
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Yellow OphrysOphrys lutea
Abejera Amarilla
Flowering March to May
A lovely bright orchid which can be found scattered in meadows of short grass
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Mirror OrchidOphrys speculum
Abejera de Espejo
Flowering March to April
The shiny blue "landing pad" makes this a very attractive orchid.
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Sawfly OphrysOphrys tenthrendinifera
Flor de Avispa
Flowering March to May
Easier to see than some of the other Ophrys due to the brighter colours
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Woodcock OphrysOphrys scolopax
Abejera Becada
Flowers May to June
The small flowers are spaced along a tall stem. The three outer "petals" may be white, pink or green as in this image.
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Sombre Bee OrchidOphrys fusca
Abejera Oscura
Flowers February to April
This is the first Ophrys of the year for this area of Andalucia. Subtle colouring makes it hard to see at first although it can occurr in large numbers.
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