Ophrys apifera
Bee orchid
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The Ophrys apifera plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bee orchid.

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Latin Name:  Ophrys apifera
Common Name:  Bee orchid
Family:  Orchidaceae
Author:  Huds.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Pastures, field borders, banks and copses on chalk or limestone, especially on recently disturbed soils; also on base-rich clays and calcareous dunes[17].

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