Re: [OGD] Primitive Pelorics

In a message dated 10/4/06 2:43:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Iris writes: "Sometimes you get a peloric mutation, which is actually a reversion to a more primitive flower." Although peloric forms are often referred to as "more primitive" because the flower appears more radially symmetrical (as a

[OGD] one for Viateur

I recieve complimentary issues of Flower Tech which is geared towards the production and marketing of ornamentals world wide the latest issue has a cover story on Taiwan Phals http://www.agriworld.nl/public/file/pdf/20060928-06-08_flt9_4.pdf There is also a brief editorial from the editor Anabel

[OGD] New Inrena law once more

The following appeared on a slipper orchidforum: I'm not sure what INRENA's motivations are in not allowing a seven year period to allow the building of propagation facilities. Maybe they are afraid that many would use the seven years to further strip habitats that are already in danger?

[OGD] Counting stomata with magnifying glasses.

My oh My! The knowledge flows out. Iris reminds me of a childhood limerick: There was an old man from Peru, who didn't have anything to do. He sat on the stairs and counted his hairs and found he was seventy two. I am sure counting stomatal numbers on a Phalaenopsis leaf would be similarly

[OGD] Maxillaria

Dear OGD's Thanks for the great response to the previous Maxillaria list. Here is Maxillari funerea through Max monteverdensis. These are the missing species from IOPSPE. If you have any photos of these species Please send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maxillaria funerea Max funicaulis Max fufuracea