Before the spring and usually start to bloom earliest orchids and other Belalcázar Pedroches, and in particular do the first Abejeras or bee flowers, which are named for the resemblance with with some species of this group of insects. This is the genus Ophrys that as Orchis and other genres have two underground tubers near, but not used for the propagation of the plant, which always makes seed and is especially difficult in cultivation.
In appointments are documented sufientes region of at least 6 species of Ophrys , the earliest being the apiary Pink (Ophrys tenthredinifera ), also known as' shoes' or 'lady's slipper. " Sometimes flowering coincides with the early forms of the common apiary ( Ophrys fusca), a plant that some scholars prefer microspecies-divided into several of them the earliest form correspond to the call Ophrys lupercalis -.
Somewhat later, usually beginning in late March or middle of April, bloom at least another 2 of our Ophrys . On the one hand, the yellow apiary ( Ophrys lutea), whose lip (lip of the flower center) has a wide bright yellow edge. The other, more usual for Belalcázar and the western end of the Valley of the Pedroches, apiary is the speculum or mirror ( Ophrys speculum), the center of the lip is a deep blue color, often with silver highlights.
Similar to common apiary but with a striking spot in the form of lower case letter omega (ω) Ophrys dyris is . Often it is already somewhat late in April, although not as much as the flower of bee apiary excellence or streams, Ophrys apifera , often displaying their flowers and in the month of May.
addition to these 6 species, there are scattered references of at least 3 other species, most likely present in some parts of the Valley of the Pedroches. On the one hand, seem to locate common apiary forms fine yellow rim, which could correspond to the species Ophrys bilunulata , often regarded as a variety or subspecies O. 's own fusca.
A second kind indicated would be the long flower apiary, Ophrys Scolopax , similar to O. apifera , but more suitable for brush, or grasslands cleared of undergrowth, not so demanding on soil moisture. These two species are very similar, but while in O. apifera the lip seems to be bent from front to back, forming a flattened sac at its end, in O. scolopax does the reverse, as if it had been folded over the sides, thus acquiring a more elongated shape. In both species can be equally forms of 'wings' (outer tepals flanking the Lablee) white or pink, even bright pink.
Finally, a very likely in the Valley, judging by the references of pastors and other regular users of the mountain is the flower of the bumblebee, Ophrys sphegodes that as shown in the picture certainly reminds most insects such bees. The lip is in this case more uniformly dark and paunchy.
Orchids, although some cases may appear in patches and appear to be abundant, are slow-growing species, the germination and development require a coincidence of environmental conditions that are sometimes given in a very casual, only once every several years. It is essential therefore do not pluck their flowers, and let them end up producing seeds, which are almost imperceptible to the human eye. Each capsule or fruit of Ophrys can contain hundreds of thousands of seeds, which will hopefully nature to reach the adult stage a new orchid.
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