Gastrodia elata

Gastrodia elata

Native to:
China | India | Japan | Korea | Kuril Is. | Nepal | Russia | Taiwan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Gastrodia
Species:
Gastrodia elata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Parasite
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
brown, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Seeds are dust-like and require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.

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