Notes For Reference:-

Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Pogonia:

Pogonia japonica / Tokisou
Pogonia minor / Yamatokisou
　

Pogonia japonica / Tokisou トキソウ

Pogonia japonica is a perennial, terrestrial orchid species found in a sunny, acidic marshland. The stem stands 10-30cm in height, with a single 4-10cm long oval leaf located about halfway down the stem, and a red-purple flower facing sideways on the shoot apex. The flower: sepals and petals measure 2-2.5cm long; thickly growing fleshy protuberances inside the lip. This species flowers in June in this part of the country. Bloom time: May-July.