The Orchid that Pretends It's A Wasp The Green Planet

Premiered July 20, 2022
The Orchid that Pretends It's A Wasp

The Hammer Orchid emits the scent of the female thynnid wasp to confuse the male.

About the Program

The Green Planet

Sir David Attenborough travels the globe to reveal the secret lives of plants. Using pioneering camera techniques, the series takes viewers on a magical journey inside the hidden world of plants, on which all animals — including humans — are dependent.

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