Tuesday, February 22

Knowing Orchids Seriatim


# a. Calanthe plantaginea Lindley


Habit: Herbaceous (terrestrial)
Family: Orchidaceae
Distribution: west Himalayas, Nepal and Bhutan
Altitudinal range: 1500 – 2100 m average sea level
Habitat: Subtropical to temperate zone; edge of forests; steeply rocky landscapes
Flowering: January – April
Reference(s): (Rajbhandari & Bhattarai 2001)*
Photo taken: on the way to Thulo Syafru Village, Langtnag National Park, Rasuwa Nepal 

*Rajbhandari, K. R. & Bhattarai, S. (2001) Beautiful Orchids of Nepal. Kathmandu: Authors.

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