Chinese Spiranthes (Spiranthes sinensis): The "Fairy of the Grasslands"

The name Spiranthes sinensis might sound a bit fancy, but it refers to a charming little orchid that’s full of surprises. Known in Chinese as 绶草 (shòu cǎo), which translates to “silken grass,” this delicate plant gets its poetic name from its spiraling flowers that resemble a ribbon wrapped a...