"Ray" wrote in message
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Time to jump back in after a marvelous week soaking up the rays at the NC
Outer Banks...

According to orchidspecies.com, the genus was named after an Italian, Dr.
A.
M. Brassavole. How would that be pronounced in Italian?

When I first read your post I thought I had the answer (my Dad sang in
Italian, and also taught it). If I were to see that name, BrassAHvole would
come immediately to my lips. However, I can hear the emphasis on the vol,
too. I do think it would be SAH, though.

Diana