Wild Orchids #2: Ophrys exaltata sub. exaltatasteemCreated with Sketch.

in #nature • 5 years ago

If you don't like orchids you are not worth of them.

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Ophrys exaltata is a member of the Orchidaceae family spread in north-west mediterranean countries.

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The Ophrys exaltata species got many subspecies like "splendida", "exaltata" and "morisii". All of them are endangered.

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In these pics you may see the Ophrys exaltata sub. exaltata which is endemic of Sicily and south Italy.

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The Ophrys don't have nectar, they attract the pollinators insects by spreading sexual pheromons in the air and miming a female ready to have sex. Yeah, it's like an inflatable doll for dirty minded insects 😂

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If you like this post and want to know more about wild orchids leave a comment below. 😉
See you next time my steemian friends! 🙂

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