Bletilla striata Family: Orchidaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: Kristin Yanker-Hansen, Danville Etymology Bletilla = diminutive form of Bletia, another terrestrial orchid named for Luis Blet, an 18th century apothecary with a botanic garden in Algeciras striata = striped Kristin grows this in sun to part shade with water. .. Photo by Steve Morse