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Grassy Dendrobium

Local Name	:	Grassy Dendrobium
Botanical Name	:	Dendrobium herbaceum Lindl.
Common Name	:	Grassy Dendrobium
Family	:	Orchidaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to South Asia, specifically found in countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is known to be found in the forests and hilly regions of Odisha. It is also reported in other northeastern states in India.
Habit	:	Epiphyte
Short Description	:	It is an epiphytic orchid, flowers at the terminal end of the stem, grows 2-3 feet long.

Descriptions

It is tufted pseudobulbous epiphyte, thin at the base, elongate-fusiform, much branched; branches dwarf and slender. Leaves alternate, sessile, linear–lanceolate, subacute. Inflorescence subterminal to lateral. It produces small, delicate flowers. The flowers are typically white or pale yellow.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - March

Use(s)

It helps to improve gastrointestinal health.