Monkey-like orchids
Orchis simia, commonly known as the monkey orchid, is a greyish pink to reddish species of the Orchis genus. It gets its common name from its lobed lip which mimics the general shape of a monkey's body.
Dracula simia, called also monkey orchid or the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described in the genus Masdevallia, but later moved to the genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip strongly resembles a monkey's face. The plant blooms at any season[citation needed] with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange.
Dracula gigas is a species of orchid. It is sometimes called the monkey orchid because it resembles the face of a monkey. This common name is shared with Orchis simia
Orchis simia, Germany - Tauberland
#1: Orchis simia, Germany - Tauberland
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Orchis simia, Germany - Saarland
#2: Orchis simia, Germany - Saarlandk
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Monkey orchid near Givet, France
#3: Monkey orchid near Givet, France
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Monkey orchid near Givet, France
#4: Monkey orchid near Givet, France
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Orchis × angusticruris flowers
#5: Orchis × angusticruris flowers
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Orchis × angusticruris flowers
#6: Orchis × angusticruris flowers #6b: Monkey Orchid
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Monkey face Orchid
#10: Monkey face Orchid #10b: Dracula simia
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Monkey Orchids
#25: Monkey Orchids #25-2: Monkey Orchids
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