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Pronunciation: [ˈɒfɹɪz] (IPA)

The word "ophrys" refers to a genus of orchids commonly known as bee orchids. These distinctive flowers have evolved to resemble female bees in order to attract male bees, thus ensuring the plant's pollination. Synonyms for ophrys include the terms bee orchid, spider orchid, and mirror orchid due to the unique patterns and shapes on their petals. The name "mirror orchid" was given to some species because the petals have a reflective surface that mimics the sheen of insect wings. The unique appearance of ophrys orchids combined with their clever pollination strategies make them a fascinating subject for botanists and nature lovers alike.
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An ingenious botanist, after reading this article, was so kind as to send me specimens of the fly orchis, ophrys muscifera, and of the bee orchis, ophrys apifera.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
Not far from the Lonely House I perceived to my great joy in a spot which could be reached without difficulty many beautiful specimens of the very orchid ophrys Bertolini which the Judge had brought to me yesterday.
"The Lonely House"
Adolph Streckfuss
But no sooner had I arrived there than to my astonishment several trampled flowers showed me that another had been before me, who was also a collector, and had plucked many blossoms of the rare ophrys.
"The Lonely House"
Adolph Streckfuss

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