
Photo of Bletilla striata aka Bletia hyacinthina (Chinese Ground Orchid)
Bletilla striata aka Bletia hyacinthina - A terrestrial orchid which produces small, cattleya-like, pinkish-purple flowers (to 1.5” long) rising to 18” tall. Blooms mid to late spring. Each pseudobulb typically produces pale green leaves. Foliage dies to the ground in winter. Family: orchidaceae
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Author :
Karl Gercens
Online since:
May 19th 2013
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