The Wild Bee Orchid is a remarkably tall and striking wildflower. Its distinctive feature is the velvet-like brown and yellow furry lip, which closely resembles the appearance of a female bumblebee. This lip is complemented by pink or purple sepals, creating wing-like petals that enhance the orchid’s overall beauty.
Adaptation and Pollination
The orchid’s unique mimicry serves an important purpose: it imitates the female bumblebee to attract male bumblebees. This clever adaptation encourages male bumblebees to visit the flower, facilitating the transfer of pollen and ensuring successful pollination.
Frame
Comes complete with an A3 wiggle-shaped edge frame for a modern twist, crafted from mango wood with a clear plastic face for safety. Ideal for contemporary interiors, the warm grain of the mango wood contrasts with the playful, undulating frame edge, while the clear plastic front provides durable protection without the weight or breakage risk of glass.
dimensions: 42cm x 29.7cm x 1.5cm
Signed by the Artist, and comes complete with signed certificate of authenticity
The Wild Bee Orchid is a remarkably tall and striking wildflower. Its distinctive feature is the velvet-like brown and yellow furry lip, which closely resembles the appearance of a female bumblebee. This lip is complemented by pink or purple sepals, creating wing-like petals that enhance the orchid’s overall beauty.
Adaptation and Pollination
The orchid’s unique mimicry serves an important purpose: it imitates the female bumblebee to attract male bumblebees. This clever adaptation encourages male bumblebees to visit the flower, facilitating the transfer of pollen and ensuring successful pollination.
Frame
Comes complete with an A3 wiggle-shaped edge frame for a modern twist, crafted from mango wood with a clear plastic face for safety. Ideal for contemporary interiors, the warm grain of the mango wood contrasts with the playful, undulating frame edge, while the clear plastic front provides durable protection without the weight or breakage risk of glass.
dimensions: 42cm x 29.7cm x 1.5cm
Signed by the Artist, and comes complete with signed certificate of authenticity
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