| AD/AOS |
Award of Distinction
Is an award for breeding which recognizes worthy new trends. |
Last Updated: 06-28-2006 @ 01:03 PM 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: 01-26-2008 @ 06:02 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Anther |
(AN-ther)
The part of the stamen that contains the pollinia; located at the top of the Column. |
Last Updated: 07-10-2006 @ 10:52 AM Submitted By: Marty
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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 @ 04:10 PM Submitted By: cneos
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| AQ/AOS |
Award of Quality
Is an award for breeding which recognizes improved quality. |
Last Updated: 08-02-2006 @ 01:41 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 @ 01:12 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 @ 08:42 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 @ 02:31 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Bifoliate |
(bye-FOH-lee-ayt)
Having two leaves. |
Last Updated: 06-28-2006 @ 01:15 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 @ 01:20 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 @ 05:37 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Bulldog |
| Paphiopedilums 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: 08-19-2006 @ 04:13 PM 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 @ 01:18 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Cane |
| An elongated Pseudobulb, usually used when describing Dendrobiums. |
Last Updated: 04-21-2006 @ 12:38 AM 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: 05-09-2006 @ 12:45 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Cataphyll |
| Scale-like leaf, as on a Rhizome or the base of a stem. |
Last Updated: 04-21-2006 @ 12:39 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| CITES |
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. The multinational agreement that lists which plant and animal Species are considered endangered and the rules by which their trade is governed.
http://www.cites.org/ |
Last Updated: 05-15-2006 @ 01:09 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Clone |
(KLOHN)
The vegetative propagation of an individual plant, produced through such methods as Division, Meristem propagation, Keiki, stem propagation, etc. Individuals will be genetically identical. |
Last Updated: 10-12-2008 @ 02:36 AM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Column |
| The reproductive organs of the orchid flower representing the fusion of stamens, styles, and stigmas. |
Last Updated: 04-23-2006 @ 04:58 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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| Community Pot |
A pot into which several or many small seedlings are placed upon removal from the flask.
Often refered to as a Compot.
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Last Updated: 06-01-2007 @ 08:03 PM Submitted By: Oscarman
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