Saturday, May 04, 2013

L'Ophrys araignée or the Early Spider Orchid

L'Ophrys araignée (common name in French -- i.e. the spider Ophrys), or in English, the "early spider orchid," Ophrys sphegodes, blooming in full sun on the edge of a field, mixed in with very sparse, low grass.  These were tiny plants only about 5 inches tall.

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