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913. Cymbidiuin, Jap. Me-ran ; an evergreen herb of
.the order Orchidete resembling Suruga-ran (1)95) in form, though
with broad leaves and tender nature. It is admired as a,
pot-plant*
914. Cymbidium virens, L., Jap. Hokitro, Hakuri,
Kitsa-ran ; an evergreen wild orchid. In spring
it shoots forth
.peduncles with yellowish green little fragrant flowers. The flowers
.are edible when preserved in salt.
915. Calanthe japonica, /?/., Jap. Kantn, Riitkiu-yebinc,
Kwaran ; a perennial orchid prod deed in warm provinces. In
cold regions
it must be kept in hot-houses during winter. In late
summer it
produces peduncles to a height of about 1 ft., and bears
red, purple or white flowers.
916. Bletia hyacinthina, R. /;/-., Jap. Shiran, Shuran,
Shikei ; a perennial orchid. Late in spring, it shoots forth peduncles
to a height of about 1 ft., and bears 5-6 reddish purple or
white flowers at the top. This plant thrives well hi gardens. The
roots are used to make paste.
917. PhajUS maculatUS, Jap. Gauscki-ra'n t
hhi-ran ;
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evergreen orchid produced in warm provinces. Late in summer,
it shoots forth its peduncle to a height of about 1 ft., with several
golden yellow flowers. A variety with yellow variegation on the
leaves is called HosJiikci, and when its variegation is very fine it is
called Kinkci.
918. Anglsecum falcatum, 77. < -t //"., Jap. Fa-ran ; an
evergreen orchid growing on the old tree- trunks of high mountains
in warm regions. In summer it
produces a peduncle to a height
> 5-6 inches, and the peduncle is divided into branches, with
slightly fragrant white flowers.
919. Cymbidium japonicum, J//V-> J il
an evergreen orchid produced in warm provinces. In late spring
and early summer, it shoots a peduncle to a height of 6-7 inches,
bearing several yellowish white flowers.