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Ophrys apifera, known in Europe as the bee orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Ophrys, in the family of Orchidaceae. It serves as an example of sexually deceptive pollination and floral mimicry, a highly selective and highly evolved plant–pollinator relationship.
Prosthechea cochleata is the national flower of Belize, where it is known as the black orchid. [53] Lycaste skinneri has a white variety (alba) that is the national flower of Guatemala, commonly known as Monja Blanca (White Nun). Panama's national flower is the Holy Ghost orchid (Peristeria elata), or 'the flor del Espiritu Santo'.
The Asteraceae were first described in the year 1740 and given the original name Compositae. [6] The family is commonly known as the aster , daisy , composite , or sunflower family . Most species of Asteraceae are herbaceous plants , and may be annual , biennial , or perennial , but there are also shrubs , vines , and trees .
Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, [6] is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The common dandelion is well known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruits that disperse in the wind .
Orchid: general: Refined beauty; [4] [8] Intersex human rights [23] [24] white egret orchid: I'll be thinking of you even in my dreams red: Fire, romance, desire, and passion orange: Pride, enthusiasm, and boldness yellow: New beginnings, friendship, and joy green: Love, charm, beauty, fertility, refinement, and thoughtfulness blue
Image credits: marcograssiphoto For Pabon, the most incredible thing about our world is its resilience. “Flowers will grow through concrete. Animals can adapt to extreme environments. Even with ...
The male orchid bees (not the females) are attracted to the flower by a strong scent from aromatic oils, which they store in specialized spongy pouches inside their swollen hind legs, as they appear to use the scent in their courtship dances in order to attract females. The bees, trying to get the waxy substance containing the scent, sometimes ...
Eulaema cingulata orchid bee showing pollinia attachment points of C. saccatum and C. discolor. The inflorescence is borne on the basis. It consists of very fleshy flowers that are unisexual, which is very unusual for orchids. The colorful male and yellowish-green female flowers are typically situated on different plants, a phenomenon known as ...