Bosom Orchid
NameBosom Orchid
Species NameOphrys mammosa
Common NameBosom Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuressingle stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive insect-mimicking flowers with dark, velvety labellum and prominent central stripe; multiple buds indicating active bloom.
Description
This image displays a wild Bosom Orchid (Ophrys mammosa) in bloom, featuring several distinctive dark reddish-brown flowers with prominent central lobes and lighter green-yellow sepals. The plant exhibits multiple flower buds along an upright stalk, indicating active flowering. It is important to note that this is a terrestrial orchid and not a bonsai specimen.
