Calanthe discolor; ebine orchid
A species of terrestrial orchid native to Japan and East Asia, known for its attractive flowers. Often grown as an ornamental plant.
Ebine orchids are blooming in the garden.
Ebine orchids bloom in spring.
Calanthe is the genus name; エビネ specifically refers to Calanthe discolor, a common species in Japan.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 海老 (shrimp) and 根 (root), reflecting the plant's appearance. Rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
Alternate kanji using 蝦 (shrimp). Very rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name エビネ (ebine) likely derives from the shape of the pseudobulbs and roots, which resemble shrimp (海老/蝦, ebi) and roots (根, ne). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.