Calanthe reflexa (species of orchid)
A terrestrial orchid native to East Asia, blooming in summer. The name is usually written in katakana.
ナツエビネは夏に淡い紫色の花を咲かせる。
Calanthe reflexa produces pale purple flowers in summer.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be encountered in botanical contexts or older texts.
The name ナツエビネ (夏海老根) literally means 'summer shrimp root', likely referring to the shape of the pseudobulbs or roots resembling shrimp and the summer blooming season. The exact derivation is uncertain.