Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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Epipactis thunbergii / Kakiran カキラン

Bloom time: June-August

   
Family:
 
Orchidaceae /
Ranka


 

Notes For Reference:-

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Epipactis:

Epipactis thunbergii / Kakiran

   

Epipactis thunbergii / Kakiran カキラン

 
Epipogium roseum is a saprophytic orchid species occurring on evergreen forest floors. Its whole is yellowish-white and lacks chlorophyll pigments. The stems are erect, 20-50cm in height, and bear small-scale leaves. The upper parts bear many downward-facing white flowers in a racemose arrangement. Flowers: either sepals or side petals are 8mm long. Lips are the same size, broadly ovate, and have several pale red-purple dots. Bloom time: June-July.
                     
         
                     

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