Omega Bee-orchid and allies

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Ophrys omegaifera

Omega Bee-orchid and allies, a reference photo
Photo: Orchi · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Ophrys omegaifera, the omega bee-orchid, is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region from Portugal and Morocco to Syria.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Omega Bee-orchid and allies being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Ophrys
Species
Ophrys omegaifera

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