Scientific names

[wisdomseeker]

I am not the "sharpest-tool-in-the-shed" when it comes to the scientific names of orchids (not to mention pronouncing those Latin names).

I do have 'somewhat' of a general idea about the parts of an orchid name (genus, specific epithet, subspecies/varietal/or form name, grex/hybrid, cultivars, clonal name, awards: AM/AOS, HCC/AOS). A lot of these names are hard for me to figure out, and become real gnarly trying to decipher. I often see BIN or BIC (Bic.) in front of a name and/or description - not sure what that means. Any input or advice is much appreciated!