Platanthera minor is
a perennial orchid plant found in forests in hills or shallow
mountains, the roots being thick in a fusiform way. Stems grow to
30-60cm tall, with prominent vertical ridges. Leaves, 2 or 3 on the
lower portion of the stems, are large and gradually decrease
upwards. The large ones, oblong, measure 7-12cm in length and 2.5cm
in width. Flowers are yellowish-green; the dorsal sepals and the
side petals overlap, the spurs measuring 1.2-1.5 - longer than the
ovaries. |