Bletilla striata is
a perennial orchid species growing on sunny, moist slopes, its
pseudobulbs being oblate-spheroid shaped and arranged sideways.
Stems measure 30-70cm in height, and the leaves are lanceolate,
20-30cm in length. Some number of red-purple purple bloom in
April-May. Sepals and petals measure 3cm in length. The lip is oval,
having lots of lamellas. Bloom time: April-May. |