Cyrtopodium paranaense

[Mahon]

Originally Posted by flhiker

Nice Pat, How does the flower compare to the Cyrtopodium punctatum Cow horn that grows in the glades?

Hey!

Well, they both share many of the characteristics of being a Cyrtopodium, but florally, they look nothing alike. Size is also a big factor, some Cyrt. puncatum can produce rather large flowers. Also, Cyrto. punctatum, in some plants, will recess its lateral sepals, readily displaying the dorsal sepal, petals, and labellum

(BTW, still trying to work this new camera and get good macros. Not working! )

Closer shot


Size comparison to a quarter


Dissected flower


Thanks again!

-PM