Plant Identification: Herb needs ID

Author Content jenlee Clarksville, TN January 2, 2013 11:51 AM Post #9373261 This tropical plant is low growing Has pleated foliage. It looks very much like Chinese ground orchid Flowers are white Bulbs are purple, can be boiled as a herbal drink Any help appreciated. Thanks! Click the image for an enlarged view. growin Vancouver, BC (Zone 8b) January 2, 2013 1:07 PM Post #9373313 Reminds me of Babiana Domehomedee Arroyo Grande, CA (Zone 9a) January 3, 2013 5:56 PM Post #9374639 Are you sure it's just not a white bletilla orchid? Really looks like one to me. growin Vancouver, BC (Zone 8b) January 3, 2013 5:58 PM Post #9374640 an open bloom pic would help. sladeofsky Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) January 3, 2013 7:41 PM Post #9374724 Well, I agree with both of you. It also reminds me of spent Tigridia I have grown. Jenlee, why do you say this plant is tropical? Is it not growing in TN? jenlee Clarksville, TN January 4, 2013 4:47 AM Post #9374925 I took this pic while on vacation to the tropics and was told it is a herb. KayJones Panama City Beach, FL (Zone 8b) January 4, 2013 4:49 AM Post #9374930 The blades/leaves look like those of my ground orchid. themoonhowl Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a) January 4, 2013 7:53 AM Post #9375093 The leaves strongly resemble both Babiana and Bletilla...which makes clear closeups of the flower important for a more precise ID as Growin suggested

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