Introduction and Appreciation of the Wentuansu Chunlan Variety

Petal type: plain petals. History: selected during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty by Zhou Fangduan of Suzhou; also known as Zhou Wenduan Su. Characteristics: the three outer petals are long and broad, with a narrowed base and flared tips; scissor-shaped sepals; a large liuhaishé (fringed tongue) lip; thick petal texture; color is emerald green and pure plain. The bud is pale green; leaves are square-shaped and glossy.