Bertoloni's Bee-orchid
NameBertoloni's Bee-orchid
Species NameOphrys bertolonii
Common NameBertoloni's Bee-orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive flower morphology mimicking a female bee, dark velvety labellum with a blueish speculum, pink sepals.
Description
This specimen is a Bertoloni's Bee-orchid, a terrestrial orchid species known for its striking flowers that mimic female bees to attract pollinators. The plant exhibits a single, upright stem with multiple flowers, each featuring a dark, velvety labellum and pinkish sepals. This is not a bonsai specimen.
