Ophrys apifera Huds.
RO: –
DE: Bienen-Ragwurz
EN: Bee Orchid
- a robust orchid (20-50 cm in height)
- on a plant 4 to 12 flowers
- in flower April to July (depends on latitude an altitude)
- usually self pollination
- found in a large variety of habitats (wet or dry, full sun or shade) but preferring alkaline substrate
- can be found almost in all Europe