Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
NameDowny Rattlesnake Plantain
Species NameGoodyera pubescens
Common NameDowny Rattlesnake Plantain
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typebroadleaf, variegated
Height (cm)7
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive white, reticulated venation on dark green leaves.
Description
This image displays a Downy Rattlesnake Plantain, a terrestrial orchid, growing naturally in a forest environment amidst leaf litter and moss. It is characterized by its distinctive dark green leaves with prominent white, reticulated venation. This specimen is not a bonsai.
