Bletilla (白及)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 白及 (báijí) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — Bletilla striata — with an aroma profile of neutral, slightly sweet, earthy, starchy.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletilla striata in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Bletilla striata on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 白及 |
| Pinyin | báijí |
| Scientific name | Bletilla striata |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | neutral, slightly sweet, earthy, starchy |
| Category | Roots |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Roots |
| aroma | Earthy |
| related | Sandalwood |
| related | Agarwood |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Bletilla on IncenseHerbs
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