THE WORLDS WEIRDEST FLOWER Ophrys apifera - Bee orchidsteemCreated with Sketch.

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This happy very little guy gets its name from its uncanny similitude to a smiling bumblebee; that's if bumblebees may smile. Its name comes from the Greek word “Ophrys” which means eyebrow, maybe relating the fuzzy bits around the fringe of the flower. The orchidaceous plant is widespread across Europe the center East and even North Africa. However, it’s turning into a lot of and more scarce as a result of the propagation method is therefore complicated. You see, the orchidaceous plant needs a dependent relationship with a specific kind of flora too with success to grow, creating movement tough. This orchid is more clever than it appears; the flowers are nearly completely pollinated within the northern ranges, however, the coloring and form of the flower mimic the design and smell of a feminine bee that entices male bees towards it to mate, therefore expediting the pollination process!

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