Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Cephalanthera erecta / Ginran ギンラン

Bloom time: May-June

   
Family:
 
Orchidaceae /
Ranka


 

Species in the genus Cephalanthera:


Cephalanthera longibracteata / Sasabaginran
Cephalanthera falcata / Kinran
Cephalanthera erecta / Ginran
Cephalanthera erecta var. subaphylla / Yuushunran

   

Cephalanthera erecta / Ginran ギンラン

 
Cephalanthera erecta is a perennial orchid species found in bright deciduous forests in mountainous regions, with stems measuring 10-25cm in height. In an elliptical shape, 3-6 in number, leaves are of opposite phyllotaxis, each 3-8cm long, embracing the stems and the tips sharp. Shoot apexes bear several white flowers. Bloom time: May-June.
 
           
                     
                     
                     

SPRING #3

 

 

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