Bee Orchid Flower

Focus stacked image of a single Bee orchid flower, Millers Dale, Peak District National Park.

About the Bee Orchid:

The distinctive shape of the bee orchid is thought to have evolved specifically to attract pollinating bees with the promise of love. Male bees fly in enticed by the strong smell and appearance of the flowers and attempt to mate, pollinating the plant in the process.

You can find out more about the Bee Orchid here.