Bee Orchid
Common name:
Bee Orchid
Latin:
Ophrys apifera
Irish:
Magairlín na mbeach
Family:
Orchidaceae- The Orchid Family
Flowering period:
June to July
Native:
Yes
Habitat:
Limestone grasslands, sandy banks
Conservation Status:
Red list of Irish Vascular plants, occurs locally throughout the Burren
Flowers of the Bee orchid mimic the shape and scent of a bumble bee, producing a most beautiful and intriguing wild orchid
Short description:
Stout pale green stems support big flowers(15-20mm) with pink sepals and a broad velvety-brown labellum with golden-yellow markings.
Noteworthy characteristics:
Flowers mimic the shape and scent of a bumble bee, producing a most beautiful and intriguing wild orchid
Uses and other points of interest:
There are no specific uses recorded for Bee Orchids in Ireland.
Personal note:
Pure joy! I love this wonderful orchid and thoroughly recommend spending some quiet time with these smiling wonders
Conservation Status
Wildlife (NI) Order, 1985
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