| AD/AOS |
Award of Distinction
Awarded once to a cross representing a worthy new direction in breeding. The award is granted unanimously without scoring by the judging team assigned. |
Last Updated: 07-06-2010 @ 01:01 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Alba |
A term generally refering to flowers that are white compared to the typical.
Often indicated in a plant name as var. alba
Example:
Cattleya intermedia var. alba |
Last Updated: 07-07-2010 @ 01:14 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Aneuploidy |
(anne-you-ploy-dee)
Having a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number, caused by one chromosome set being incomplete |
Last Updated: 07-14-2014 @ 01:27 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| AOS |
An acronym formed from the initial letters of the American Orchid Society, the American authority on orchid standards and judging. Often used when disignating awards a particular orchid cultivar has received.
Example:
Blc. Mem. Crispin Rosales 'Carmela' AM/AOS - the cultivar 'Carmela' was awarded an AM (Award of Merit) by the AOS.
The same acronym system is used to indicate the majority of orchid societies around the world. |
Last Updated: 01-18-2013 @ 11:22 AM Submitted By: harleymc
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| AOS Awards |
These are the most common awards for individual plants:
FCC/AOS - First Class Certificate - awarded to a species or hybrid that scores 90 points or more.
AM/AOS - Award of Merit - awarded to a species or hybrid that scores 80 - 89 points.
HCC/AOS - Highly Commended Certificate - awarded to species or hybrid that scores 75-79 points. |
Last Updated: 08-19-2006 @ 03:10 PM Submitted By: cneos
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| AQ/AOS |
Award of Quality
Awarded once to a cross exhibited by a single individual as a group of not less than 12 plants or inflorescences of different clones of a hybrid or cultivated species. At least one of the inflorescences must receive a flower quality award and the overall quality of the group must be an improvement over the former type. |
Last Updated: 07-06-2010 @ 01:01 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Axil |
| The angle between a branch or stem and any organ (bud, flower, or shoot) extending from it. |
Last Updated: 08-02-2006 @ 12:12 PM Submitted By: Tindomul1of9
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| Backbulb |
(BAK-bulb)
An old Pseudobulb behind the actively growing portion of a Sympodial orchid. Although there may be no leaves, the presence of undamaged "eyes" is a sign that growth is possible. |
Last Updated: 04-20-2006 @ 07:42 PM Submitted By: Marty
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| Backcross |
(BAK-krawss)
A mating between hybrid progeny and one of the original parents. |
Last Updated: 10-12-2008 @ 01:31 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Bifoliate |
(bye-FOH-lee-ayt)
Having two leaves. |
Last Updated: 06-28-2006 @ 12:15 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Bract |
| A modified or specialized leaf, from the axil of which a flower or flower stalk arises; or a bract may be any leaf associated with an inflorescence. Bracts may serve to protect a flower, bud, or shoot. |
Last Updated: 08-02-2006 @ 12:20 PM Submitted By: Tindomul1of9
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| Bud Blast |
The shriveling and dropping of unopened flower buds due to exposure to drying temperatures or cold.
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Last Updated: 12-26-2006 @ 04:37 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Bulldog Paphiopedilum |
| Complex paphiopedilum hybrids which are bred for huge size, very large flower segments, and round, 'salad plate' type flowers. Bulldogs are very complex hybrids and may also be refered to as 'Toads'. |
Last Updated: 02-05-2013 @ 10:35 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Callus |
(KAL-us)
A waxy or fleshy protuberance or growth, usually on the lip of an orchid.
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Last Updated: 04-23-2006 @ 12:18 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Cane |
| An elongated Pseudobulb, usually used when describing Dendrobiums. |
Last Updated: 04-20-2006 @ 11:38 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Capsule |
(KAP-sule)
The seedpod of an orchid, often containing thousands, even millions, of seeds.
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Last Updated: 05-08-2006 @ 11:45 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Cataphyll |
| Scale-like leaf, as on a Rhizome or the base of a stem. |
Last Updated: 04-20-2006 @ 11:39 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| CBR/AOS |
Certificate of Botanical Recognition
Awarded to rare and unusual species with educational interest that has received no previous awards. The entire plant must be exhibited. This award is granted provisionally and filed with the judging center Chair pending taxonomic verification supplied by the exhibitor. |
Last Updated: 07-07-2010 @ 01:56 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| CCE/AOS |
Certificate of Cultural Excellence
Awarded to the exhibitor of a well-flowered specimen plant of robust health. The plant must score more than 90 points on a 100-point scale. Plants receiving this award represent the highest level of orchid culture. |
Last Updated: 07-07-2010 @ 01:57 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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