Ophrys Sphegodes (Noun)
Meaning
Spring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ophrys sphegodes are widely distributed in the Mediterranean region and can be found in a range of habitats, from meadows to rocky slopes.
- Early-riser botanists often thrive to see the beautiful ophrys sphegodes blooms, having yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip.
- Many field guides consider the ophrys sphegodes the most common of all spider orchids, thanks to its widespread distribution.
- It is easy to misidentify a nearby flower from a distance due to color similarities with the ophrys sphegodes.
- By closely studying the structure of ophrys sphegodes' flowers, botanists can gain insight into their reproductive habits.