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Cymbidium goeringii,
a perennial orchid species, inhabits dry deciduous tree beds in
fields and mountains. Leaves emerge in bundles, each linear,
leathery, and challenging; the margins feel gritty. Flower stalks,
10-25cm tall, with membranous, sheath-like scales, bearing single
flowers at the apex. Sepals, 3 in number, and side petals, 2 in
number, are green or yellowish-green, and lips are large and white,
with dark red-purple dots. Bloom time: March-April. |