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

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Goodyera biflora / Benishusuran ベニシュスラン

Bloom time: July-August

   
Family:
 
Orchidaceae /
Ranka


 

Notes For Reference:-

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Goodyera:

Goodyera macrantha / Benishusuran
Goodyera schlechtendaliana / Miyamauzura
Goodyera velutiana / Akebonoshusuran
Goodyera velutiana f. albiflora / Shirobanaakebonoshusuran
 

   

Goodyera biflora / Benishusuran ベニシュスラン

 
Goodyera macrantha is a perennial orchid species inhabiting evergreen forests; its stems scrawl sideways, and their upper portions grow diagonally upwards to 4-10cm in height. Leaves, some in number, are of alternate phyllotaxis; approximately 3cm in length, their surface velvety, and some white spots exist along the veins. Shoot apex generally sets two flowers, roughly 3cm in size, with red-tinged white petals. Flowers are semi-open, lips somewhat short, and the tips curl down circularly. Bloom time: July-August.
                     
 
                     

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