Shunran, or 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 in height, wearing some membranous,
sheath-like scales, set single flowers on apexes. 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. |