The bee orchid is a native plant growing in pastures, field borders, banks and thickets of dry gypsum or limestone soils. It often occurs in undisturbed soil and prefers open or slightly shaded places. Bee Orchids flower between June and July. They are usually between 2 and 5 flowers that grow from each other in a head-like tip. The bee orchid is named after the shape of flowers. Each flower has three erect pink sepals, two small green petals and lip, which is yellow and brown with a velvety texture. Although it seems a bee should not be used as the main method of pollination is the usual form of self-pollination. bee orchid reach between 15 and 40 cm in height. The light green leaves have no stalk and are oval to oblong.