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