Colax

Read about Colax in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Colax (Greek, parasite). Orchidaceae. Epiphytic orchids, much like Lycaste. Pseudobulbous: fls. in an upright raceme, arising from the base of the new shoot; sepals and petals similar, the lateral sepal forming a distinct foot with the base of the column; lip 3-lobed, clawed, with a transverse hairy process; pollinia 4.—A Brazilian genus of 2 species. C. tripterus, Rolfe. Ovary 3-winged; disk of lip bearing a broad fleshy callus. Brazil. George V. Nash. 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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.