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Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR
Ramón, I’d like to let clear that the above is only my opinion on the subject and represents an attempt of adapting concepts to our orchid world. I am aware the concept of partial albinism is weak scientifically speaking, but not absurd anyway.
Whas is your opinion?
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nothing to apologize
not only in orchids but in all plants, teh terminology used above is also correct. However, true albinism is a valid term in plants. The problem is that these palnts would die within few days after germination, unless kept in in vitro culture for a longer period (for gixrj18: plants without Chlorophyl cannot live). For these reason the term is applied to the floral parts (horticultural practice)
I just wanted to clarify the terminology above, as it is quite confusing to see al the names and variations you find applied to orchids. To be honest, I understood it only after many years, and after having spent many many many hours in my Botany lectures... As you said, a green flower with white labelum cannot be called Alba... then Albino is applied, although it is more correct to say Xanthic
...and by the way, as I said in Flickr, your plant is fantastic
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