Two More Noids

[orchidhunter]

Originally Posted by Mike O'C

The photo that accompanied Orchid Hunter's posting was labelled as Cattleya nobilior. It looks more like a Cattleya walkeriana to me. Cattleya nobilior is "more of a lady" and has her side lobes ("legs") crossed to enclose most of the column unlike this photo where the side lobes look more rudimentary and leave the column exposed.

Thanks for clearing that up, Mike! You're the best! I photographed that plant at an orchid show, and it was labeled as C. nobilior, which I instinctively felt was a bit strange. But hey, what do I know, right? Once disinformation is out there, it's bound to spread. I'm glad that there is a way to tell them apart by the flowers, and not just the leaves. I shall change the notes accompanying my picture so that we don't lead any more people astray!