Calanthe tricarinata (Monkey Orchid)
Calanthe tricarinata – Monkey Orchid (Click to enlarge)
| English Name | Monkey Orchid, Hardy Calanthe Orchid |
| Local name | Not recorded |
| Botanical name | Calanthe tricarinata |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Distribution | It is common in moist forest of Tirthan, JiwaNal and Sainj Valleys |
| Description | It is a terrestrial herb stem 30-60 cm long erect, glabrous . Leaves 2 or 3 broadly oblanceolate, narrowed downwards acuminate. Flowers 1.5-2 cm long, greenish –yellow. |
| Flowering | April- July |