Amitostigm gracilis, a small
orchid species occurring on cliffy, damp rocks, is found in moss
carpets. A bit aslant, A. gracilis stands 5 to 15cm in height, with
a single leaf at the base. Approximately ten 0.3mm across flowers
appear on the stem tip and open facing the same direction in the
summertime. The Shimane Red Data Book lists this species as a VU.
Bloom time: June-July. |