Masd antonii

[Ron-NY]

2008 blooming gives me a flower 9' tall 1.5" wide. Originally collected in peru in 2006.

 

[SlipperFan]

What do you call the tall part of the dorsal sepal -- does it have a special name? It's impressive on this one.

 

[rdlsreno]

Looks like a dancer in pink skirt!!

Ramon

 

[Ron-NY]

I have only heard the sepal extensions called tails. The petals are very small structures in the center of the flower. The lateral sepals are fused on this flower.

 

[neo-guy]

They are called caudae.
Peter.

 

[NYEric]

Cool Ron. Thanx for posting.

 

[Ron-NY]

They are called caudae.
Peter.

Oh, now that explains a few species names, now doesn't it (Phrag caudatum, ect) ...thank you Peter!

 

[kentuckiense]

Oh, now that explains a few species names, now doesn't it (Phrag caudatum, ect) ...thank you Peter!

Yep. Caudate = "tailed"

 

[JeanLux]

that is really a 'great' flower, very very nice! Jean

 

[Corbin]

Nine feet tall????oke:

 

[Ron-NY]

whooops...9" :rollhappy:

 

[SlipperFan]

They are called caudae.
Peter.

Thanks, Peter. Interesting.

 

[Corbin]

Ron.

what are the culture requirements for this Masde?

 

[Grandma M]

That is so pretty, Ron. I envy people who can grow masde. I have killed every one I've tried to grow. Not cool engough I suppose.

 

[Heather]

That is amazing!