Blunt-leaved Rein Orchid
NameBlunt-leaved Rein Orchid
Species NamePlatanthera obtusata
Common NameBlunt-leaved Rein Orchid
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, slender
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive pale green, spurred flowers arranged in a loose spike; broad, blunt basal leaves; found in a natural, wild setting rather than cultivated as a bonsai.
Description
This specimen of Blunt-leaved Rein Orchid displays multiple slender, upright flowering stalks emerging from the forest floor. Each stalk is topped with a cluster of small, pale green to yellowish-white flowers. Broad basal leaves are visible near the base of the plant, indicating its natural, wild growth.
