Who should I contact to ID an Epidendrum species? For the plant in question, all I have at this point are photographs from its blooming last year. I attepted to ID it myself after reading descriptions and looking at photos and thought the plant to be Epidendrum purum, but AOS judges here refused to take a close look at it claiming it "probably" wasn't a correct ID.
The plant was approximately 60 cm tall, with closely spaced growths consisting of a cane more like a pseudobulb thicker in the middle (5cm) that at the ends (2cm). The inflorescence was approximately 50 cm tall, widely branching, with branches approximately 35 cm long. White flowers approximately 1.5 cm across with very pubescent pedicle and inflorescence. Strong melon-like fragrance. Here are links to some photos: http://www.merklesorchids.com/2Images/27JPEGS/epidendrum_purum_1.jpg http://www.merklesorchids.com/2Images/27JPEGS/epidendrum_purum_3.jpg I now have six ripe capsules full of fertile seed. Any help in the right direction would be appreciated. Ed Merkle Merkle's Orchids 1008 Maplewood Place Nashville, Tennessee 37216 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
