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Read about Eria in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Eria (from Greek for wool, as the leaves of some species are downy or woolly). Orchidaceae. About 100 species of tropical Asian orchids allied to Dendrobium but with eight rather than two or four pollinia, of most diverse habit, and very little in cultivation outside the collections of botanic gardens and fanciers, being mostly curious and botanical rather than beautiful. They require warmhouse treatment, after the manner of stanhopeas. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Eria in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Trichosma (Greek, three and ridge, referring to the 3-lobed labellum). Orchidaceae. A genus of 1 species resembling Coelogyne. Sepals and petals similar, erect-spreading, the lateral pair forming a distinct mentum with the projecting foot of the column; labellum 3-lobed, the lateral lobes erect, convolute over the column, middle lobe with longitudinal ridges: sts. slender, 2-lvd.: infl. racemose. T. albo-marginata of the trade is unidentified. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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