Trichopilia crispa

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Read about Trichopilia crispa in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Trichopilia crispa, Lindl. This plant was described by Lindley in Linden's catalogue. It is closely related to T. marginata, which is sometimes classed as a variety of T. crispa. The following description is taken from Watson's Orchids: Pseudobulbs ovate, flattened, 2-3 in. long, dark green. 1-lvd.: lvs. leathery, 6 x 2 in., keeled, acute-pointed: fl.-spikes basal, drooping, short, 3-fld. fls. with pedicels 2 in. long; sepals and petals spreading. 2 1/2 in. long, 1/2 in. wide, wavy-edged, twisted, brownish yellow; lip folded over the column, spreading in front, 1 1/2 in. across, colored deep crimson with a white margin. May, June. Costa Rica. C.O. 2. CH


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