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804. OPHRYS INSECTIFERA
Author(s) -
Fay Michael F.,
Taylor Ian,
Sayers Brendan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
curtis's botanical magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1467-8748
pISSN - 1355-4905
DOI - 10.1111/curt.12093
Subject(s) - pollination , biology , distribution (mathematics) , evolutionary biology , botany , mathematics , pollen , mathematical analysis
Summary Ophrys insectifera L ., fly orchid is described and illustrated. Details of its relationships, pollination biology, distribution and conservation status are presented. Possible reasons for its ongoing decline in the UK are suggested. Cultivation and propagation are discussed.