Listeria caurina |
Syn. Listera banksiana
Native Region: Haida Gwaii
Zone Range: 4-8
Preferred Climate: Shady open conifer forest; moist humus rich soils
Harvest Date: Wednesday 28 September, 2011
Seed count: 75-100
Description:
Reaching 30 cm in height, this small chartreuse flowered orchid is show stopping when growing in massive colonies. Loves growing in moist shady spots where moss thrives. Spreads via seed and rhizomes.
Cultivation:
More research needed. Extremely tiny seed. An easy, interesting method using cardboard can be found at: http://www.agc-bc.ca/bulletin/AGCofBC-winter2006.pdf. Will be shipped in a vial. Decant with a fine artists brush...never cotton swabs (seed tend to adhere).
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