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Calanthe striata

Synonyms
Calanthe discolor var. flava
Calanthe sieboldii
see moreCalanthe discolor var. bicolor
Calanthe bicolor
Calanthe discolor var. sieboldii
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Botanical details
Family
Orchidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Calanthe

Genus description

Calanthe are evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous orchids that may be terrestrial or epiphytic. They have corm-like pseudobulbs and basal clusters of pleated leaves. Loose racemes of showy flowers with 3-lobed lips may appear, on erect stems, in spring, summer or winter

Name status

Correct

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