Gastrodia pubilabiata f. castanea
(Japanese name:Bengarayatsushiroran) is described as a new
form of Gastrodia pubilabiata in 1979 (Fukunaga,H.,et al.). Taxonomic
characteristics: The
original species' flowers are black or purple-brown, while the new
form's flowers are red-brown. The other differences between the two
could be more apparent. Bloom time: September-October. |