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the Japanese name SAGISOO has almost the same meaning
and is literally the "egret plant". This orchid really looks as if an
egret is flying with its beautiful wings. Japan has a very humid
climate and since in the past there were many damp areas, this
species was easily found. Unfortunately, these damp areas have
been lost along with the reduction of rice fields (which also
require a damp space for growing) over the past 50 years of
Japanese economic growth. This species is quite familiar to the
Japanese as a summer flower. The species is stable in its
genetics, so only some cultivars are known, particularly those
with leaf variegation.
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The website "CalypsoLip" is created by Mr. Nakayama. He visited the habitats of wild orchids all over Japan and took photos. You can understand how they grow in nature looking at his excellent photos of Japanese wild orchids. |
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