Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Knowing Orchids Seriatim


# e. Spiranthus sinensis(Pers.) Ames


Habit: Herbaceous (terrestrial)
Family: Orchidaceae
Distribution: Afganistan to South East China through Nepal Himalayas, Australia
Altitude range: 1000 – 4500 m average sea level
Habitat: Subtropical to Alpine Meadows; growing open slopes and cultivated areas
Flowering: April - August
Reference(s): (Polunin & Stainton 1984)*
Photo: Nagarkot, Central Nepal
* Polunin, O. & Stainton, A. (1984) Flowers of the Himalaya. U.K.: Oxford University Press.

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