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Lesser Butterfly-Orchid: complete guide
Platanthera bifolia
Lesser butterfly-orchid is delicate European orchid with fragrant white flowers and two basal leaves. Ideal for naturalistic borders, shade, and moist woodland soils. Learn cultivation and protection.
Greater Butterfly-Orchid: complete guide
Platanthera chlorantha
Greater butterfly-orchid is impressive woodland orchid with green-yellow flowers and fragrance. Thrives in partial shade and humus-rich forest soils. Learn cultivation, positioning, and protection of this rare plant.
Pterocarpus santalinus: complete guide
Pterocarpus santalinus
Red sandalwood from India. Rare tropical timber tree. Slow-growing, precious heartwood. Protected species. Difficult cultivation outside tropics.