Description
Gastrodia flavilabella (also called 'Yellow-bellied Tongue Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a single, fleshy, tongue-like leaf, and a single, short-lived, yellow-bellied flower. It grows in grassy areas, woodlands, and thickets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gastrodia flavilabella is white with a yellow lip and a short spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with two leaves.
Where to Find Gastrodia flavilabella
Gastrodia flavilabella can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.