Species Orchid, Ground Orchid, The Formosan Bletilla (Bletilla formosana)

The other two pics were taken very early on a bright morning. This one was taken later in the day after it had clouded up, and you can see how it brings out the blue of the flower.

by Lophophora Apr 24, 2004 7:56 AM

This is a tiny plant compare to its cousin B. striata. The flower is barely an inch long from ovary to tip of lip, and will not open fully except in bright light.

by Lophophora Apr 24, 2004 9:42 AM