Wild spring flowers Algarve photographed by Emma Jervis Photography

Ophrys lutea – Yellow Ophrys / Yellow Bee Orchid
Ophrys lutea grows to around 40cm and each lax inflorescence can carry up to 10 large flowers. The sepals and petals are greenish-yellow and the lip of the flower has a broad bright yellow border surrounding a reddish brown centre which has a grey or blue speculum forming a W-shape. In favoured habitats this plant forms large colonies.
Wild spring flowers Algarve photographed by Emma Jervis Photography