How to identify Wenzhou Su

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1. Rhizome

2. Leaves

3. Flowers

Rhizome: The root is thick and short, without branches, and the pseudobulb is opaque and oval. Leaves: 5-8 clusters, thin leathery, narrow band-shaped, with the base folded in half, the upper part curved, the midrib obvious, the edges serrated, the surface rough, the middle and lower parts concave inward, the apex acuminate, and both sides of the midrib are symmetrical. Flowers: Orange-yellow with spots and dark purple veins.

1. Rhizome

The roots of Wenzhousu are relatively thick and short, about 21-35 cm long and 0.5-1 cm in diameter. The base is thicker than the front end of the root and has no branches. Its pseudobulb is very inconspicuous, oval in shape, about 1.4-1.8 cm in height and 0.8-1.3 cm in diameter.

2. Leaves

Wenzhou Su There are 5-8 leaves in clusters, thin leathery, narrow band-shaped, about 30-140 cm long and 0.6-1.3 cm wide. The base is usually folded in half, the upper part is slightly curved, the midrib is obvious, translucent, and the edges are coarsely serrated. , the surface is rough, the middle and lower parts are concave inwards, the apex is tapered, and both sides of the midrib are symmetrical.

3. Flowers

Wenzhousu flowers are orange-yellow in color with spots and deep purple veins. There are usually 6-12 flowers on one stem.

2. Leaves

3. Flowers

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