Habenaria longitentaculata (species of bog orchid)
A specific orchid species native to the Ryukyu Islands; often compared to the related 琉球鷺草.
See also: リュウキュウサギソウ
Habenaria longitentaculata is an orchid species that grows naturally in the wetlands of Okinawa.
At this botanical garden, a special exhibition is held to coincide with the blooming season of Habenaria longitentaculata.
Standard katakana spelling for this orchid species.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name ナメラサギソウ likely derives from the smooth (滑ら) appearance of its flowers and the resemblance to an egret (鷺草), but the exact origin is uncertain.