Cremastra unguiculata
is a perennial orchid species inhabiting deciduous tree
forest floors in hilly districts, with rhizomes attaching to long,
thin underground roots. From the rhizomes emerge two leaves, each in
the shape of an oblong, 10-12cm in length, 3-5cm in width; the tip
is sharp, and the bases gradually narrow toward peduncles. Flower
stalks appear from bulbs and form racemes with approximately
3cm-in-diameter 6-12 half-open yellow-brown flowers. Bloom time:
May-June.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
