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Cephalanthera longibracteata
is a perennial herb inhabiting deciduous tree
forests, with stems measuring 30-50cm in height. Oval-like
lanceolate-shape, 6-8 in number leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis,
each 10-15cm in length. It has short, white, hair-like swellings on
the ridges of the stem, the back surfaces of the leaves, their
margins, inflorescences, and ovaries, which distinguish this species
from its close relative,
C. erecta.
Shoot apexes produce several approximately one-centimeter-long white
flowers that bloom upwards, opening partially. Bloom time:
April-June. |