Spiranthes himalayensis Survesw., Kumar & Mei Sun, sp. nov. A Complete plant B Inflorescence C Floral bract D Dorsal sepal E Lateral sepal F Petal G Ovary with column and labellum H Close-up showing the glandular hairs on flower and ovary I Side view of labellum J Top view of labellum K Side view of ovary with column L Front view of ovary and column M Front view of pollinarium N Side view of pollinarium. Note: The pinkish/bluish hue on petals of S. himalayensis is due to the black background in the plates while the flowers appear fully white in natural light.

 
 
  Part of: Surveswaran S, Kumar P, Sun M (2017) Spiranthes himalayensis (Orchidaceae, Orchidoideae) a new species from Asia. PhytoKeys 89: 115-128. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.89.19978