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| Glossodia (Orchidaceae) 4a:90 |
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| Glossodia
major (Wax-Lip Orchid) is a widespread and common, ground orchid
that flowers in spring. It has a single leaf a few cm long, and up
to 2cm wide, and a wiry, unbranched flowering stalk that bears one
or two flowers. The flowers are quite large (3-5cm across), purple,
with five petals/sepals that are almost of the same size, and
arranged almost symmetrically. |
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