What I meant was, what is the relevance? The term Samurai is bandied about but I suspect it is more romantic marketing (I also suspect there is some shady elements in the modern trade) than historical accuracy. Even if it is accurate, the caste system was abolished (yes, Samurai is a caste) a long time ago. I doubt the Japanese go around calling them Samurai orchids. They do call them Furan, which is wind orchid. The suffix "fuki" does mean wealth, rank, etc.
My understanding is that the RHS/AOS and Fukiran naming convention criteria are different. There are rules that govern each. Not all Neofinetia (Vanda) falcata is a Fukiran. Not all named are Fukiran.
There is a painting depicting a higher ranking personage admiring a plant. Is the pursuit of painting, the pursuit of growing or both that makes it a Samurai pursuit?
I skimmed the syllabus but didn't take the class. Feel free to enlighten me.
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