Sawfly orchid
Ophrys tenthredinifera
This species is a terrestrial orchid native to the Mediterranean region. Its common name derived from the resemblance of the flower with an insect: the sawfly. This orchid is a hermaphrodite species, and its height ranges from 10 to 60 cm.
This illustration was done in watercolour and colour pencils on Arches hot pressed paper.
Dense-flowered orchid
Neotinea maculata
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This illustration was done in watercolour on St. Cuthbert's Mill hot pressed paper.
Small-flowered tongue orchid
Serapias parviflora
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This illustration was done in watercolour on St. Cuthbert's Mill hot pressed paper.
Green-winged orchid
Ancacamptis morio subsp. champagneuxii
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This illustration was done in watercolour on St. Cuthbert's Mill hot pressed paper.
