Myrmechis japonica (orchid species)
A small terrestrial orchid native to Japan and East Asia. The name literally means 'ant-passing orchid', possibly referring to its low growth habit.
Myrmechis japonica is a small orchid that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
This field guide contains detailed ecology of Myrmechis japonica.
Standard katakana spelling for this orchid species.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name combines アリドオシ, the name of a shrub whose leaves it resembles, with 蘭 (“orchid”).