Introduction to LongLeaf鹿角蕨 and Photo of LongLeaf鹿角蕨

Long Leaf Platanthera

Attributes of Long Leaf Platanthera

Chinese Name: Long Leaf PlatantheraAlias: PlatantheraLatin Name: Family and Genus: Platanthera Family, Platanthera GenusDistribution of Origin

Description of Long Leaf Platanthera

The Long Leaf Platanthera is a large-sized epiphytic fern, with rhizomes creeping, scales varying in shape, and having toothed edges. The leaves are dimorphic, with the basal leaves being round and kidney-shaped, closely adhering to the substrate, initially green, later turning brown, marginally entire or wavy, acting as humus collecting leaves, capable of collecting nearby insect carcasses, fallen leaves, rainwater, etc., as nutrients. Other leaves resemble the antlers of a plum blossom鹿, initially erect when young, then drooping as they grow longer, reaching up to 100 cm; the leaves are multi-divided, with a hairy underside. The sori are located on the upper back of the leaf tips, forming a cushion-like appearance, without indusium.

Appreciation of Long Leaf Platanthera Images

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