Oncidium floridanum?

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Originally Posted by dgenovese1

Hi Jasen,

It is a beautiful plant and flower!

I don't think it is Onc. ensatum, but on this I am not absolutely positive. The photos in Orchid Wiz of ensatum show the blooms to have a much more contrasting color difference between the petals, sepals and lip. The petals are a chocolate brown and frilly, with the lip looking similar to what is in your photo; bright yellow with or without the center spot.

Also, I don't think it is floridanum either. I have one of these that blooms in early to mid summer. I'm sorry that I can't be of too much use on the ID of this guy.

This picture was also taken before the flower reached full color. It has browned a bit, but it seems to have a lot of tiger-like stripes in it. There are more stripes than brown, so it looks predominantly greenish. The Orchid Encyclopedia says it blooms from late winter to spring...so I agree, it is a bit early, but not a whole lot. I searched pics of ensatum, and out of ten pics, I would say at least five or six looked just like it. Besides, you know how much color can vary between siblings, so I guess we have to keep that in mind. From what I've seen, I really think it is ensatum....but that's my opinion! Thank you all for the input.