Definition

Noun: * A species of orchid native to Japan, characterized by its leaves marked with white stripes and its tall, thin flower spikes that bear blooms ranging in color from pink to deep purple. It is a popular plant for cultivation. While traditionally classified within the genus Bletia, its taxonomic placement can vary.

Examples

• The Bletia striata in the botanical garden is currently in full, magnificent bloom.
• A collector was eager to add a mature Bletia striata to his greenhouse collection.
• The delicate racemes of the Bletia striata make it a distinctive and prized orchid.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic or horticultural writing, the synonym is frequently used, reflecting its common reclassification into the genus .
  • The study compared the mycorrhizal associations of Bletia striata (syn. Bletilla striata) with other terrestrial orchids.

Variants and Related Words

• Bletilla striata (n): The most common synonym for this orchid species, indicating its placement in the genus .
• Hyacinth orchid (n): A common name sometimes used for this plant.
• Urn orchid (n): Another common name, referring to the shape of its flowers.

Synonyms

• Bletilla striata
• Hyacinth orchid
• Urn orchid

Related Terms

• Orchid (n): The general family of flowering plants to which this species belongs.
• Raceme (n): A type of flower cluster with stalked flowers arranged along a central stem, which describes the inflorescence of this plant.
• Terrestrial orchid (n): An orchid that grows in the ground, as opposed to on trees (epiphytic). is a terrestrial orchid.

Noun

1. Japanese orchid with white-striped leaves and slender erect racemes of rose to magenta flowers; often cultivated; sometimes placed in genus Bletia