"Aa"

[Angurek]

I was browsing the orchids species website, and I came across this genus. I can't help but wonder what the genus name means (did the taxonomist who named this genus get lazy and stick two A's together to get a name?)

I'm guessing these guys are fly-pollinated? It would be pretty cool to see them in situ.

http://www.orchidspecies.com/aapaleacea.htm

http://www.orchidspecies.com/aaargyloepsis.htm

http://www.orchidspecies.com/aacolombiana.htm

http://www.orchidspecies.com/aasp.htm