Bletilla


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Synonyms for Bletilla

small genus of chiefly east Asiatic hardy terrestrial orchids similar to genus Bletia

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A kind of brown-yellow fine powder, bletilla extract works well on hemostasis, reducing swelling and helping cell growth.
In addition, other six species (Bletilla striata, Galearis cyclochila, Neottianthe cucullata, Pelatantheria scolopendrifolius, Platanthera hologlottis, and Pogonia minor, Table 1) also harbor extremely low levels of within-population genetic variation.
ORDER SUMMER BULBS Brent Heath, co-owner of Brent and Becky's Bulbs (brentandbeckysbulbs.com or 877/661-2852), recommends the startling red Bessera elegans pictured above, as well as yellow Bletilla ochracea and Uvularia grandiflora.
Here are some bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers to plant this spring: --Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla striata): Early spring is the time to plant this AoterrestrialAo (grown in the ground) orchid.
There are 7 genera which have a mean score of 4 or higher, with Bletilla, Cypripedium, and Pahiopedilum most at risk (risk scores of 4.3 and above).
With minimal care, Chinese ground orchids (Bletilla striata) will reward you year after year.