Lecanorchis kiusiana, a
saprophytic orchid plant without chlorophyll pigments, inhabits
evergreen forests. The stems are erect, 5-25cm, yellow-brown, and
the leaves are scale-like, 3-4 in number, and are alternate
phyllotaxis, each measuring 4-6mm in length. The stem tops bear
racemes with 2-6 10-13mm-in-length light yellow-brown flowers. The
flowers are on short peduncles, side petals a bit broader than
sepals, and lips are cleft in three; the most extensive lobe between
the other two has many inwards trichomes. Bloom time: June-July. |