Late spider-orchid and allies
NameLate spider-orchid and allies
Species NameOphrys fuciflora
Common NameLate Spider-orchid
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesThe labellum mimics a female insect to attract male pollinators through pseudocopulation, a unique reproductive strategy.
Description
This image depicts a Late Spider-orchid, a terrestrial orchid species, not a bonsai specimen. It features distinctive petals resembling an insect, with a prominent dark brown and yellow labellum designed for pseudocopulation. The plant grows as a single upright stem in its natural habitat.
