On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:07:19 -0400 in chaz wrote:
Someone sent me a nuns orchid in a trade. Are these actual orchids or just
called an orchid? Would love some care sheets on these if they are orchids.
They have a leaf almost like a canna, except its more papery

There actually is atleast one orchid called Nuns orchid.
(Phaius tankervilleae)

I'll let the others say whether or not
http://www.orchid.or.jp/orchid/peopl...variegete1.htm
is an accurate picture of the foliage


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Chris Dukes
Suspicion breeds confidence -- Brazil