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Platanthera sachalinensis is
an orchid perennial found in forests in mountainous regions, with a
stem measuring 40-60cm in height and no wings. Leaves, alternate,
2-3 on the lower portion of the stem, are generally large,
narrow-oblong, 10-20cm in length, and glossy. A spike-like raceme
comes out with many light green flowers; the dorsal sepal is
oblong-ovate, approximately 3.5mm, and the side petals are
approximately equal in length. The lip, ligated, measures 1.5-2cm in
length and bulges outward sideways. Bloom time: July-August. |