Law's Dendrobium is a small orchid, 20-30 cm, growing on trees.
Pseudobulbs are 5-25 cm, curved, tapering at both ends, internodes 2 cm,
1-2 cm thick at nodes, green, enclosed in membrane-like sheath. Leaves are
narrow lanceshaped, stalkless, 5-10 cm long, with 4 pairs of nerves.
Fragrant white flowers are borne in pairs at nodes, at the end of young
pseudobulbs. Flower-stalks are 2-3 cm long. Lip is 1-2 cm, broadly ovate,
clawed. Capsules are ovoid, green, 2 cm long, ribbed. Law's Dendrobium is
found in the Western Ghats.
Identification credit: Shrikant Ingalhalikar
Photographed at Kalambuli near Anmod, Karnataka.
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