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Bletia striata

Bletia striata

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A Japanese orchid with white-striped leaves and upright clusters of rose to magenta flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Bletia striata
  • Many gardeners enjoy growing Bletia striata for its striking magenta flowers in the spring.

Examples

  • The leaves of Bletia striata are easily recognized by their white stripes.

  • Bletia striata thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade.

  • The Bletia striata blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Bletia striata in the garden?

  • Many gardeners enjoy growing Bletia striata for its striking magenta flowers in the spring.

  • The leaves of Bletia striata are easily recognized by their white stripes.

  • Bletia striata thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade.

Synonyms

Bletilla striata
vsBletia striata
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A hardy Asian orchid with white striped leaves and rose or magenta flowers for gardens

is specific to Japan rather than to the whole of Asia

Surface Forms

Bletia striata singular
Bletia striatas plural

Morphology

Bletia + striata

The binomial combines a known genus name 'Bletia' (an orchid) with the epithet 'striata', which corresponds to 'striped'—so the compound denotes a striped Bletia orchid. Taxonomic Latin epithets are descriptive and compositional here, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Bletia striata comes from its striped leaves. The word striata means 'striped', so the white lines on the leaves give a simple image to remember this orchid.