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bee orchid

Ophrys apifera

Near Threatened

About

The Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) is a species in the genus Ophrys. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง)

Species

Ophrys apifera (bee orchid)

Names in Other Languages

French ophrys abeille

German Bienen-Ragwurz

Similar Species in Ophrys

Bertoloni's Bee Orchid

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Compare Species

vs Argolic Ophrys vs Atlantic Ophrys vs Bertoloni's Bee Orchid vs Kotschy's Ophrys

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bee orchid?

The scientific name of bee orchid is Ophrys apifera. It belongs to the genus Ophrys.

What is the conservation status of bee orchid?

bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bee orchid live?

bee orchid is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does bee orchid belong to?

bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) belongs to the genus Ophrys, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

What kingdom does bee orchid belong to?

bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of bee orchid?

The closest relatives of bee orchid in the genus Ophrys include Argolic Ophrys, Atlantic Ophrys, Bertoloni's Bee Orchid, Kotschy's Ophrys, Early Spider-Orchid.