Lesser Yellow Bee Orchid
NameLesser Yellow Bee Orchid
Species NameOphrys lutea
Common NameLesser Yellow Bee Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeN/A
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive labellum mimicking a female bee for pollination, a unique evolutionary adaptation.
Description
This specimen features vibrant yellow sepals and petals, with a striking reddish-brown, velvety labellum marked by a distinctive greyish-white patch. The flower's intricate structure is adapted to mimic a female bee, attracting pollinators through pseudocopulation.
