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Gastrodia verrucosa,
an orchid species with no chlorophyll found in
evergreen or bamboo forests, closely resembles Gastrodia pubiabiata.
However, with this species, the stem measures 3.5-10cm in
height—longer, the whole is dark yellow ochre—lighter, and the
flowers are 2-8 in number—more numerous. And with this species,
sepals are connate to become cylindrical, and the lips and columns
are light yellow. Bloom time: September-October. |