Calanthe discolor

Calanthe discolor

"Calanthe discolor" is a species of orchid. It is native to Japan, and China, Korea. Its vernacular name in Japanese, "ebine", means "shrimp-root" in reference to the shape of the plant's pseudobulbs and root system.
Calanthe discolor, 새우난초  Calanthe discolor,Geotagged,South Korea,Spring,새우난초

Appearance

The plant's bulb is roughly 2cm in length and diameter, with old bulbs persisting near the surface for over a decade. Its Japanese name comes from its shrimp-like bulb appearance. In autumn, new shoots emerge, growing slightly before overwintering. The plant typically has 2-3 thin leaves with varying shapes, featuring five longitudinal veins and a slender leaf stalk. During winter dormancy, the plant remains intact for several years.

In spring, it blooms with a 30-40cm flower stalk and 2-3 bracts, bearing numerous flowers above the midpoint. The flowers open horizontally, with distinct features on the labellum. The flowering period is from April to May.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusCalanthe
SpeciesC. discolor
Photographed in
South Korea