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 stem's ridges, the leaf's back surfaces, margins,
inflorescences, and ovaries, which characterizes this species
compared to the close species.
C. erecta.
Shoot apexes make several approximately one-centimeter-in-length
white flowers, which bloom upwards half-open. Bloom time:
April-June. |