Ophrys

The small genus Ophrys is a group of about twenty species of terrestrial or ground orchids from central to south Europe, north Africa, Asia Minor, up to the Caucasus Mountains. They are referred to as the 'Bee orchids' beacause of their flowers supposed resemblance (some species) to the furry bodied Bumble Bee and other insects.

Below are a few examples of the genus:

• Ophrys apifera
• Ophrys arachnites
• Ophrys bombylifera
• Ophrys lutea
• Ophrys speculum