Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Cranichis

Species:

Cranichis engelii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination in nature. Asymbiotic germination possible under laboratory conditions.

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