How about diaphanous or pellucid instead of either. :-) Think Diaphananthe
pellucida. See picture on abpo.

"K Barrett" wrote in message
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'Translucent' instead of 'transparent'....

K barrett

"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
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In judging the flower's texture and substance have to be
described. The challenge is to describe average or normal.
These words are not encouraged. My normal may not be yours.

So I want some help.
Textu
transparent, sheer, diamond dust, velvet, matt, waxy, crisp,
hirsute...

Substance:
paper thin, sheer, waxy, heavy (what is heavy?), brittle, crisp,

I am looking for how you would describe the new Phal's, your
favorite floofy catt, one of the Bulbos. Anything you can think
of. All your metal exercises help us write better descriptions
when plants are awarded.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php