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Trichoceros parviflorus H.B.K. 1816-1818

The principle that this species use for pollination (mimicry = imitation, copy...), is maybe the same like the orchids of the genus "Ophrys" use. This genus is mainly common to the mediterranean region.

Have a look at Ophrys scolopax:

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Uploaded on March 16, 2007
Taken on January 17, 2006