Ornithocephalus

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Read about Ornithocephalus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Ornithocephalus (Greek, bird and head in allusion to the aspect of the column). Orchidaceae. Epiphytic orchids, the most striking feature of which is the long slender rostellum. Cespitose herbs with fleshy Lvs.: sepals and petals free, spreading: upper sepal concave; labellum subsessile, 3-lobed, lateral lobes broad and thickened, middle lobe elongated; column short with the rostellum conspicuously elongated; pollinia 4.—About 20 species from Brazil to W. Indies and Mex. The geographical range of the species herein described indicates an intermediate temperature. They may be treated like cattleyas. 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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