Tiger Orchid Flowers #2 is a photograph by Paul Harcourt Davies/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 25th, 2018.
Tiger Orchid Flowers #2
Tiger orchid flowers (Ansellia africana). This orchid is named for the markings on its flowers. It is found in tropical and southern Africa. The lip... more
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Tiger Orchid Flowers #2
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Paul Harcourt Davies/science Photo Library
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Tiger orchid flowers (Ansellia africana). This orchid is named for the markings on its flowers. It is found in tropical and southern Africa. The lip (yellow) is a specialised structure that attracts pollinators to an orchid. There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide, many of which are grown as ornamental flowers.
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September 25th, 2018
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